Ding Liren became China’s first world chess champion on Sunday after a rapid-play tiebreak victory over Russia’s Ian ... tournament for me.” Although Ding is rated higher than Nepomniachtchi ...

He didn't even qualify for the 2022 Candidates Tournament (the winner ... chess experts wondered if Ding Liren (L) could even last the distance vs Ian Nepomniachtchi. Zhang Shuo/China News Service ...

China's Ding Liren, 30 is the country's first winner of the World Chess Championship Ding Liren has become China's first men's world chess champion, after defeating Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi.

Ding Liren of China ascended to the throne after defeating his Russian rival Ian Nepomniachtchi in the ... in the Candidates tournament last year. When Carlsen withdrew — for lack of motivation ...

His rise has been powered by consistent victories in top tournaments, including the prestigious FIDE ... Ian Nepomniachtchi in a tense match that went right down to the wire. Ding’s achievements ...

The FIDE Chess ... is with China's Ding Liren who got to the championship in a rather interesting way. After Magnus Carlsen abdicated the championship, Ding took on Ian Nepomniachtchi last year ...

Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world chess champion on Thursday after beating reigning champion Ding Liren in the final ... defense against Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi, drew record ...