GM Ding Liren (2774), Chinese Team Championship 2017 ( Diagram 1 ) Position after 15.Ne5. Black’s turn to play The key of this position lies in the White King being in the centre. White is a ...

Ding Liren became China’s first world chess champion on Sunday after a rapid-play tiebreak victory over Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in Kazakhstan. Ding, 30, takes over as winner of the World ...

he was in Gukesh’s team that masterminded the downfall of Chinese GM Ding Liren earlier this week. “I am very happy to be part of the journey of both the current World champions. I think it ...

Additional four fast chess (game of 25 minutes + 10 seconds per turn) were assigned, with three ending in tie and with Ding Liren winning the fourth one ASTANA, April 30. /TASS/. Chinese chess ...