Ding Liren becomes China's first world chess champion

30th April 2023

Ding, 30, takes over as winner of the World Chess Championship from Norway's Magnus Carlsen, who chose not to defend his title after a 10-year reign.

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Grandmaster Ding Liren from China competes during the first game of a 14-game match to decide who will be the new 17th World Chess Champion in Astana. AFP PHOTO

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Ding Liren became China's first world chess champion on Sunday after a rapid-play tie-break victory over Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in Kazakhstan.

Ding, 30, takes over as winner of the World Chess

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