World Championship Game 4: Ding strikes back, levels the score

The score is now tied at the World Championship match in Astana, as Ding Liren defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi with white in Thursday’s game 4. Ding had a favourable pawn structure in the centre when Nepo blundered on move 28, allowing the Chinese to play a powerful exchange sacrifice. | Photo: FIDE / Stev Bonhage