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World chess championship - 2023: Results and storylines

KAZAKHSTAN CHESS

Ian Nepomniachtchi (L) of Russia and Ding Liren (R) of China shake hands prior to the opening move of their Game five during the FIDE Chess World Championship 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan, 15 April 2023. Source: EPA / RADMIR FAHRUTDINOV/EPA/AAP Image

Astana is currently hosting the World Chess Championship, and as always, our sports commentator Leonid Sandler, President of the Victorian Chess Association, will tell you about the most interesting moments.



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