Ding Liren became China’s first world chess champion in 2023 before hitting one of the most inexplicable slumps the game has ever seen. Now he’s locked in a tense battle to defend his crown.

The World Chess Championship between D Gukesh and Ding Liren remains deadlocked after nine games, with the latest match ending in a draw. Gukesh opted for the Catalan Opening, but Liren's strong ...

Grandmaster Ding Liren and Kao, 15, play ‘super-crazy’ chess game on Hong Kong tram. ... and playing badminton and football. The 32-year-old is a keen football fan and supports Juventus.

Ding made a one-move blunder late in Game 14, which handed Gukesh the title-winning point and prevented tiebreakers. Ding Liren (R) and Gukesh Dommaraju compete in Game 1 on November 25, 2024.

D Gukesh and Ding Liren played out a seventh consecutive draw in game 10 of the 2024 FIDE World Championship, with the scores now tied 5-5. This was the quickest draw of the championship so far ...

India’s Gukesh Dommaraju and reigning world champion Ding Liren of China have tied their fourth match of the ongoing World Chess Championship final with the overall score level at 2-2 in Singapore.

D Gukesh and Ding Liren of China played out their fifth draw on the trot in the eighth game of the World Chess Championship to remain level on points.

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, World Chess Championship Game 14 Live Streaming and Live Telecast: When and Where to Watch ...

Gukesh has said he is prepared to play the best version of Ding, eliminating concerns of complacency. Faking, or deception, is not only allowed in sport but often marvelled at due to its ...