Ian now leads 4.5:3.5, while Ding has to deal with the fallout of his "anonymous" pre-match training games being. Reports Apr 30, 2023 | 2:02 PM by Colin McGourty Ding Liren becomes the 17th World Chess Champion "Self-pinning for immortality — congrats, Ding!!" said Magnus Carlsen as Ding Liren took over his World Championship title. More insane drama in Astana, and that's even before the players realise that Ding Liren's opening prep has been leaked online! new.chess24.com Ding Liren lets win slip in Game 8 as opening prep leaks.