With his 47-move victory against Ian Nepomniachtchi in the fourth-round of the 2023 FIDE World Chess Championship, Ding Liren has levelled the score at 2-2, we examine the results, score, game 5 date, schedule, venue, prize money, & streaming details of the World Chess Championship 2023
The 2023 FIDE World Championship is still in its early stages, but based on the first four rounds, there will be plenty of thrilling and intriguing chess to come. After the rest day, both players will come back fired up and ready to take the lead in the game, hoping to become the first new world champion since 2013 who isn’t named Magnus Carlsen.
FIDE World Chess Championship 2023 results today, game 5 schedule, date, time, location, score and live stream
Ding Liren levels the match score after an incredible win in game 4! #NepoDing 😮 pic.twitter.com/Khp3zkc93v
— Chess.com (@chesscom) April 13, 2023
2023 FIDE World Chess Championship Round 4 result, match events, Round 5 schedule, date, time, venue, & format
An assured GM Ding Liren won game four of the 2023 FIDE World Chess Championship against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi on Thursday to restore parity at 2-2 and keep his title quest alive. Ding applied pressure right after the opening, and just when it seemed like the position was headed towards equality, Nepomniachtchi swiftly played a mistake, allowing a magnificent exchange sacrifice. The complete point was then driven home by Ding’s superb technique.
Nepomniachtchi had already lost the game at this time, but he continued to play for another 18 moves to test Ding’s skills. Fortunately, Ding had enough time to convert the game without problem after reaching the time limit. With this win, Ding has levelled the score 2-2 and will be eager to take the lead when the players return for the fifth-round game on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ian Nepomniachtchi will analyze his mistakes over the break day to ensure he can gain his momentum during the next game.
| Date | Event |
| 7 April | Opening ceremony |
| 8 April | Media day |
| 9 April | Game 1 (Draw) |
| 10 April | Game 2 (Win: Ian Nepomniachtchi) |
| 11 April | Rest day |
| 12 April | Game 3 (Draw) |
| 13 April | Game 4 (Ding Liren) |
| 14 April | Rest day |
| 15 April | Game 5 |
| 16 April | Game 6 |
| 17 April | Rest day |
| 18 April | Game 7 |
| 19 April | Rest day |
| 20 April | Game 8 |
| 21 April | Game 9 |
| 22 April | Rest day |
| 23 April | Game 10 |
| 24 April | Game 11 |
| 25 April | Rest day |
| 26 April | Game 12 |
| 27 April | Game 13 |
| 28 April | Rest day |
| 29 April | Game 14 |
| 30 April | Tiebreaks |
| 1 May | Closing ceremony |
World Chess Championship 2023 prize money pool distribution
The prize pool of €2 million will be shared, with 60% going to the winner and 40% going to the runner-up, if either player achieves 7.5 or more points during the game’s traditional phase. If the score is still tied after 14 normal games, the tiebreaker winner will get 55% of the prize money.
When & Where to Watch: live stream of World Chess Championship
Fans from all over the world can watch the live streaming of the 2023 World Chess Championship with professional commentary on Chess.com/TV or their official YouTube channels. All matches are scheduled to start at 9:00 GMT/2:30 PM IST, with the fifth-round game taking place on April 15.