World Chess Championship: Ian Nepomniachtchi's glare, Magnus Carlsen's shadow and freezing Astana

Playing white on Saturday, Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi blitzed his way at the start, at one point accumulating over 40 minutes of time advantage over his rival Ding Liren, who he forced into deep thought for most of the game.

Magnus Carlsen defends his world chess title, beating Ian

Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi in the 1st round of Grand

Magnus Carlsen convincingly wins Airthings Masters

World Chess Championship 2023 Game 6 As It Happened: Ding Liren

Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

Astana chosen as Nepo-Ding World Championship venue

World Chess Championship 2023 Game 7 As It Happened: Ian

Ian Nepomniachtchi and Magnus Carlsen start off World Championship

Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi