1. g1f3  1... d7d5  2. g2g3  2... g8f6  3. f1g2  3... e7e6  4. e1g1  4... f8e7  5. c2c4  5... e8g8  6. b2b3  6... c7c5  7. c4d5  7... f6d5  8. c1b2  8... b8c6  9. d2d4  9... c5d4  10. f3d4  10... c6d4  11. d1d4  11... e7f6  12. d4d2  12... d5f4 The opening strategies for both sides during the match were pretty clear. Ding was the one trying to run away from mainstream theory and searching for some offbeat variations even if there's no advantage, as long as there's something to play for. Nepomniachtchi, on the other hand, is not against an opening battle in the main lines and is ready to go with forcing, computer variations.