In a dramatic 11th-hour turnaround, China’s Ding Liren defeats Russia’s Nepo to become the chess world championIn the fourth and final rapid game of the tie-break phase in Astana, Kazakhstan, black, wins the title with a 68-move victory over Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi. The current chess world champion is Ding. After attempting to win the world title for the second time in succession. Nepomniachtchi said, “The crucial moment was in the second game.” I didn’t know I had a chance to win. Vladimir Kramnik, the previous Russian world champion, was one of those who assisted him with this match.

Source: Hindustan Times May 01, 2023 13:36 UTC