1. c2c4 After the unsuccessful result in an attempt to take the game to more exotic terrain in the second game, Ding chooses the English Open, one of his favorites. 1... g8f6  2. b1c3  2... e7e5  3. g1f3  3... b8c6  4. e2e3  4... f8b4  5. d1c2  5... b4c3 This is the move considered most accurate by theory. 6. b2c3 [%c_effect c3;square;c3;type;Interesting;persistent;true] An interesting move. It seems exotic to capture with the pawn. After all what is the queen on c2 for $2 But the idea is now to play with e3-e4 and try to assert the strength of the center with the pair of bishops. 6... d7d6  7. e3e4  7... e8g8  8. f1e2  8... f6h5 A normal reaction, activating the knight. The Ne7-g6 plan is also interesting and has been tried in two recent games. 9. d2d4  9... h5f4 A rare move that changes the character of the position. This type of change is very difficult to evaluate, but my computer is not very happy with this move, despite the high probability that it's still Nepomniachtchi's preparation. Ding, in turn, said at the press conference that he was out of preparation after this, which is curious since in the only game it was tried, his coach was playing White. 10. c1f4  10... e5f4 White has lost the advantage of the bishop pair, but now has an imposing pawn center. 11. e1g1  11... d8f6  12. f1e1  12... f8e8 A critical moment. 13. e2d3 [%c_effect d3;square;d3;type;Inaccuracy;persistent;true] This move doesn't seem to me to be the most accurate. White has a few alternatives. 13... c8g4 [%c_effect g4;square;g4;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] 14. f3d2  14... c6a5 [%c_effect a5;square;a5;type;Inaccuracy;persistent;true] A natural plan in these structures and is normally played in the Nimzo-Indian Defense. The idea is to play b6 and then c5. Here, however, it's not the most accurate. 15. c4c5 [%c_effect c5;square;c5;type;Interesting;persistent;true] A brave decision, this is a long-term pawn sacrifice in order to get mobility for the central pawns. It's even more commendable if we consider that White has other safer (and maybe even better) possibilities. 15... d6c5 