The New York Times – Sports:
Ding prevailed in a rapid-play tiebreaker to defeat Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia. He is the first Chinese man to hold the world title.
Category: Nepomniachtchi, Ian
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A World Chess Championship Without the World’s Best Player
The New York Times – Sports:
A victory by Ian Nepomniachtchi or Ding Liren would come with political overtones. But Magnus Carlsen’s absence is the talk of the final.
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Magnus Carlsen Is Giving Up His World Title. Replacing Him Won’t Be Easy.
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision by the world’s best player to surrender his title means the game will have a new champion. But taking the crown is not the same as beating the man.
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An Unmotivated Magnus Carlsen Will Give Up World Chess Title
The New York Times – Sports:
“I don’t have any inclination to play,” the reigning world champion said in announcing he would not defend his crown next year.