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 ...