Well it hasn't been short lol

I don't think it'll be decided today.

London from Ding but not Bb5, Safe but with chances. Gukesh going for it as he isn't quite as good at rapid. A massive think on move 7 from Ding to play the engine line anyway 😂

Going to be a tough endgame

Colle FTW! Ha

Will it be wild or boring? Ding favourite for rapid?

Yes! And it's probably better for your development, too!

Cheers, I'm playing an NM at the club who only plays the Catalan but with a delayed c4 until he's castled. I've tried numerous things and nothings worked so far. Thought maybe 1.....c5 straight away may annoy him. 😂

I didn't see it after he played it!

If Ding doesn't sort his time management out I feel it is over. He's been brilliant in time pressure, but can he be brilliant in it for the rest of the game?