Magnus Carlsen⚪️ - ⚫️Ian Nepomniachtchi, Game 8: 1-0 (total: Carlsen 5-3 Nepomniachtchi)

After another Petrov, Magnus Carlsen
takes game eight and expands his lead with the white pieces. The match score stands at 5 - 3 leading into a rest day tomorrow. #CarlsenNepo

BREAKING: Carlsen Wins Game 8 As Nepo Falters In FIDE World Chess Championship

With another win in game 8 of the FIDE match 2021, Magnus Carlsen extended his lead to two points going into the third rest day. Ian Nepomniachtchi blundered a pawn and then collapsed quickly. Our report:

https://www.chess.com/news/view/fide-world-chess-championship-2021-game-8

Game 8
Magnus grabbed the full point, his lead is massive (5-3).
👓It is very clear that on an upcoming day off Ian and his team have to recover, change their mindset by any means. Practically: Ian has to be playing for a win on Game 9 on Tuesday.🆙

#CarlsenNepo #FIDEmatch2021

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Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi Game 8 | World Chess Championship 2021 | Recap
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Magnus Carlsen wins Game 9 with the black pieces, capitalizing on Ian Nepomniachtchi's major blunder on move 27.
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With five games to go, the defending champion is leading by three points: 6-3.

Ian Nepomniachtchi⚪️ - ⚫️Magnus Carlsen, Game 9: 0-1

Magnus Carlsen took the win in game 9 following an unfortunate blunder from Nepo with 27.c5 which enabled Magnus to trap the bishop.

Match score: 6-3 #CarlsenNepo

World Chess Championship 2021| Game 9

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BREAKING: Carlsen On Verge Of Retaining Title As Nepo Blunders Piece

MagnusCarlsen is on the verge of defending his world title after scoring his third win on Tuesday. Ian Nepomniachtchi committed an even bigger blunder than in the previous game, this time allowing a bishop to be trapped. Report:

https://www.chess.com/news/view/fide-world-chess-championship-2021-game-9

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Chess Grandmaster Daniel King shows Game 9 of the World Chess Championship 2021