Ding Liren becomes the 17th World Chess Champion

Ding Liren becomes the 17th World Chess Champion

“Self-pinning for immortality — congrats, Ding!!” said Magnus Carlsen as Ding Liren took over his World Championship title. Ding found one last chance to play for a win in the final rapid tiebreak game, just when everyone was sure we were heading to blitz. It was the end of an incredible story for Ding, who …

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