World Chess Championship 2023 Game 9 As It Happened: Ian

Ding Liren becomes world chess champion after beating Ian Nepomniachtchi in enthralling finale

Ian Nepomniachtchi becomes challenger for the title of World Champion

Ian Nepomniachtchi player profile

chess24.com on X: Ian Nepomniachtchi: After Ba8 I thought Black is nearly winning but I should give huge credit to Magnus because he played in a very interesting way #CarlsenNepo /

The first reactions of Carlsen's withdrawal from the WCC title

chess24.com on X: Ian Nepomniachtchi was so close to every chess

International Chess Federation on X: In the longest tiebreak of #GrandPrixFIDE, Ian Nepomniachtchi eliminated Radoslaw Wojtaszek and joined his compatriot Alexander Grischuk in the final. There are no games on May 26.

World Chess Championship 2023 Game 12 As It Happened: Ding Liren beats Ian Nepomniachtchi in game of twists and turns, draws level on points

In Carlsen's shadow, chess awaits a new world champion as Ian

International Chess Federation on X: If you had the chance to ask the reigning Champion, Magnus Carlsen, and the Challenger, Ian Nepomniachtchi, anything you want, what would it be? One lucky follower