Nepomniachtchi plays English Opening in Game 9Norwegian leads 5-3 in best-of-14 title showdownCarlsen on verge of retaining title after Nepo blunderAs it happened: Game 8 move-by-move reportTweet Bryan at @BryanAGraham or email himCarlsen plays 10. ……
Carlsen draws first blood against Nepomniachtchi in world title battle
Carlsen edges longest game in world championship historyBoth players miss chances in 136-move game-six epicMagnus Carlsen fought back from the brink of disaster to draw first blood against Ian Nepomniachtchi in the sixth game of their world championshi…