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 prevailed in a rapid-play tiebreaker against Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia. He is the first Chinese man to hold the world title. By Dylan Loeb McClain Chess is considered the ultimate game of ...

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.