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Ding Liren ( Chinese: 丁立人; born 24 October 1992) is a Chinese chess grandmaster and the reigning World Chess Champion. He is the highest-rated Chinese chess player in history and also a three-time Chinese Chess Champion.
Ding Liren is the reigning FIDE World Chess Champion after defeating GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in the 2023 World Championship. Like most world champions, a combination of dominance and close calls have defined Ding's career leading up to winning the title.
Ding, Liren. World Rank (Active): 13. Federation: China. FIDE ID: 8603677. B-Year: 1992.
Apr 30, 2023 · The 30-year-old is the highest-rated Chinese player in history and the chess world champions in both the open and women’s category now come from China. Ding’s victory ends the reign of...
Apr 30, 2023 · GM Ding Liren is the new world champion after beating GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in the final rapid tiebreak game of the 2023 FIDE World Championship. Following a 7-7 tie in a thrilling 14-game classical match, it all came down to the final rapid game, which Ding won with Black in sensational style.
May 1, 2023 · Here are four reasons why Ding Liren's world championship win over Ian Nepomniachtchi is truly special
Jul 3, 2024 · Ding Liren is a Chinese chess player who became the world chess champion in 2023. Ding learned chess at the age of four. His hometown, Wenzhou, is known in China for its strong chess culture, and as a child Ding studied under the same coaches that taught women’s world champion Zhu Chen.
