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The second game of the final match of the FIDE Grand Prix leg organized by World Chess was played in Jerusalem on December 22.  Wei Yi chose a sharp opening line with the black pieces and sacrificed a piece on the kingside. The Russian defended himself in cold blood and made a draw from the position of strength.  Having won the match 1.5-0.5, Ian Nepomniachtchi won the final leg of the FIDE Grand Prix Series and got a spot in the Candidates Tournament.  pgn_game(

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