Ding Liren Wins 2023 FIDE World Championship

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GM Ding Liren is the New FIDE World Chess Champion after beating GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in the final.

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The result came down to the Final Rapid Game following a 7-7 tie in a thrilling 14-game classical match.

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GM Magnus Carlsen's reign is no more. For the first time since 2013, there is a new World Chess Champion. 

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Ding is the 17th FIDE World Chess Champion

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Aside from claiming the title of world champion, Ding will receive €1.1 million for his victory while Nepomniachtchi will receive €900,000. 

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Ding had said in 2019: “The meaning of life should be in those special, sparkling moments.” 

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