White has some slight pressure, but if Black knows what to do, a draw is very likely.
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. 13. g3f4  13... d8d2  14. b1d2  14... f6b2  15. a1d1  15... b2f6 