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Reversed Sicilian Lead to Doubled Isolated Pawns: A Recap of Game 10

Reversed Sicilian Lead to Doubled Isolated Pawns: A Recap of Game 10

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In this FIDE World Chess Championship game between Ding Liren (playing white) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (playing black), Ding opted for an English opening with 1.c4. Early on, the game followed a reversed Sicilian with some tactical maneuvers, eventually leading to doubled isolated pawns for white. Ian sacrificed a pawn for active play and managed to equalize the position. Ding then gained a small advantage, but Ian fought hard to trade off pieces and simplify the position.

Video Recap:

PGN:

Can Ding come back?

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