Ding Liren

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ding-liren

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1. When was Ding Liren born?October 24, 1992
2. Where was Ding Liren born?Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
3. What is the peak classical rating?2816 (November 2018)
4. What is the peak classical ranking?No. 2 (November 2021)
5. Who is Ding Liren?Ding Liren is a Chinese chess champion who became the World Chess Champion in 2023. He is known for his quick thinking and strong strategy.
6. How did Ding Liren win the World Chess Championship?He played a match against Ian Nepomniachtchi in 2023. After a tied classical game, he won the rapid tie‑breaks 2½‑to‑1½.

Grandmaster (GM): The highest title awarded by FIDE, signifying exceptional chess skill and achievement.
Classical Chess: The traditional format of chess with longer time controls, allowing for deep strategic planning.
Rapid Chess: A faster version of chess where players have more time than blitz but less than classical.
Blitz Chess: An extremely fast-paced chess variant with very short time limits for each player.