Kazakh Minister of Sports Askhat Orlov makes a symbolic first move in the first game of the match for the world title between chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren in Astana, Kazakhstan.09.04.2023#8408618
The view shows a chessboard ready for the first game of the match for the world title between chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren in Astana, Kazakhstan.09.04.2023#8408616
The view shows the trophy in the duel for the world title between chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren in Astana, Kazakhstan.09.04.2023#8408614
Chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren are seen before the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. Kazakh Minister of Sports Askhat Orlov makes a symbolic first move in the game. President of the International Chess Federation Arkady Dvorkovich is at right.09.04.2023#8408611
Chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren shake hands before the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408606
Russia's сhess master Ian Nepomniachtchi competes against China's Ding Liren in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408602
Russia's сhess master Ian Nepomniachtchi competes against China's Ding Liren in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408601
China's сhess master Ding Liren competes against Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408593
China's сhess master Ding Liren competes against Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408591
China's сhess master Ding Liren competes against Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408589
Chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren compete in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408583
Chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren compete in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408581
Chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren compete in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408575
Chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren compete in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408572
Chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren compete in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408570
Chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren compete in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408571
Chess masters Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren compete in the first game of the match for the world title in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event runs from April 9 to May 1.09.04.2023#8408565
