18 December 2019
Ian Nepomniachtchi Advances to Final of FIDE Grand Prix Leg in Jerusalem
His opponent to be determined in the playoff of Wei Yi - Navara match.
The return games of the semi-final of the FIDE Grand Prix leg organized by World Chess were played in Jerusalem on December 18.
Ian Nepomniachtchi defended a tough position as Black against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and managed to equalize. A draw was agreed on move 32. Having won the match 1.5-0.5, Ian Nepomniachtchi qualified for the final.
David Navara and Wei Yi made a draw in the second game as well. The grandmasters will determine the winner of the match on tiebreak on December 19.
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Photos by Mark Livshitz