Niemann two points ahead in Paris match against Liang (opens in new tab)

After eight games of their twelve-game match in Paris, Hans Niemann leads Awonder Liang by two points, having scored the only victories so far in games three and eight. The remaining six encounters have been drawn, though Liang missed clear chances in two of them. Niemann's most recent win came with black in a 31-move game, leaving Liang with limited time to respond as the match heads into its final two days. | Photo: Blitz Society