Ding Liren - Bio & Stats | Top Chess Players

In one of the most emotional moments in chess history, 🇨🇳 Ding Liren became the World Champion. On April 30, in the 4th tiebreak game, the decisive moves were played, and Ding Liren was crowned as the 17th World Champion. One and a half years later, the World Champion is set for another match - this time defending his title against 🇮🇳 Gukesh D! The FIDE World Championship Match 2024 will take place at Resorts World Sentosa, 🇸🇬 Singapore, from November 23 to December 13, 2024. #DingGukesh T

"Ding Liren is the real inspiration to me." "What I learned for Ding is what an incredible fighter he is - true champions fight until the very end." - 🇮🇳 Gukesh D about 🇨🇳 Ding Liren #DingGukesh | FIDE - International Chess Federation