Nepomniachtchi bounces back
Ding Liren lost the first game by blundering in the end in the second mini-match of the Semi-Finals, he drew the next and lost the third one which brought an end to his journey at the Chessable Masters. Carlsen beat Ding Liren 2-0 to advance to the Finals which will take place from July 3rd - 5th. Meanwhile, Giri started the day with a draw, then he trapped his own knight and lost the second game of the second mini-match. He drew the next two games and allowed Nepomniachtchi to bounce back. The score is now 1-1 between Giri and Nepomniachtchi in the Semi-Finals. They will play the decider today to determine who will face the World Champion Carlsen in the Finals.
Ding blundered in the end
In a seemingly equal position, Ding Liren blundered completely and lost game 7 of the Semi-Final.
Ding Liren - Carlsen, Semi-Final Game 7
Ding blundered here with 66.Qb3. Find out what he should have played instead.
A series of unfortunate events
In an already difficult position Giri trapped his own knight which did not help his case.
Nepomniachtchi - Giri, Semi-Final Game 6
It is already advantageous for white but 27...Nxd2 only accelerates things in white's favor. Find out what black could have done instead.
Ding Liren loses again
Ding Liren lost one pawn too many and eventually he had to resign after 29 moves. Thus Ding Liren's journey at Chessable Masters came to an end.
Ding Liren - Carlsen, Semi-Final Game 9
The game continued with 23.d4. Find out how white should have continued instead.
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