Chess-China's Ding Liren defies odds to become world champion
By Alessandro Parodi
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By Alessandro Parodi
Ding Liren beat Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in a thrilling finale. He takes over the world championship title from Norway's Magnus Carlsen.
Ding's triumph means China holds both the men's and women's world titles, with current women's champion Ju Wenjun set to defend her title against compatriot Lei Tingjie in July.
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