Chess WC Semifinals: Wei Yi-Esipenko, Nodirbek-Sindarov Games End in Draw

The first games of the Chess World Cup semifinals between Wei Yi-Andrey Esipenko and Nodirbek Yakubboev-Javokhir Sindarov ended in draws.

Wei Yi, who had defeated Indian player Arjun Erigaisi in the quarterfinals, played against Esipenko.

Nodirbek played against his compatriot Sindarov.

Both games were intense but ended in draws, with the players splitting the point after 33 and 30 moves respectively.

The winners will be decided in tiebreaks on Sunday, with the top three places and a USD 120,000 prize purse at stake.