Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi even after three rounds

Defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi yesterday drew the third game of the world chess championships currently underway in Dubai.

Yesterday’s game ended in a draw after some 44 moves. The first two games were also drawn. Today is a rest day with the fourth round scheduled for tomorrow.

Nepomniachtchi is from Russia but is playing as a neutral as he cannot play under the Russian flag due to the World Anti-Doping Agency ban on his country following revelations of state-wide doping.

The championships are being held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, as part of Expo 2020 Dubai.