The Chinese Ding Liren was proclaimed this Sunday world champion of chess after beating the Russian in the last rapid tiebreaker game Ian Nepomniachtchi, with what happens in the history of headlines to the norwegian Magnus Carlsen, winner the previous five years.
After drawing after 14 games (7-7), the title was decided this Sunday in the tiebreaker day, with four quick games of 25 minutes plus a 10-second increase per move.
After three draws in the ‘tie break’, ding He emerged victorious in the fourth and final game to claim the title.
In a tense and even position, with only a minute left on the clock, ding decided to play to win. And in a heart-stopping ending, with both players under enormous pressure, the Chinese grandmaster emerged victorious after 68 moves.
In view of Nepomniachtchi in advantage three times in the first part of the game, Ding Liren he displayed tremendous skill and stamina to emerge victorious in the tiebreaker. On the contrary, the Russian’s nerves and luck faltered and he conceded his second defeat in the quest for the world chess crown, reports FIDE.
Congratulations from Carlsen
A historic success for dingwho would not even have participated in the ‘match’ if magnus carlsen he would not have decided to give up his crown.
The Norwegian congratulated ding in his own way on social networks: “Self-sinking for immortality. Congratulations Ding!!!”
“I’m quite relieved. The moment Ian gave up the game was very emotional. I couldn’t control my mood and my feelings. I know myself: I’m going to cry and cry…”, said an emotional Ding Liren in his first statements after sealing the title.
Nepomniachtchi congratulated his rival. Reflecting on himself, he said: “I think I had every chance (to win). So many promising positions… It’s always a lottery after 14 games, so that’s it.”
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