The fifth game of the 2021 FIDE World Chess Championship happens tomorrow, with GM Ian Nepomniachtchi playing with the white pieces against GM Magnus Carlsen. With four draws so far, everyone is wondering if the next game will be the first decisive battle of the match.
What do you think will happen in game five? Will Nepomniachtchi play an aggressive game to try to gain an edge over Carlsen?
Share your thoughts in the comment section below. And be sure to compete in our vote contest before the game starts for a chance to win $3,000! Every day during the FIDE World Chess Championship, you can vote the result of the game on our Events page. Just go to go.chess.com/FWCvote to cast your vote!
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