The Candidates: Ding Liren

The 2018 Candidates Tournament will be played in Berlin from 10-28 March. The winner will get a chance to fight for the World Championship title against Magnus Carlsen this November in London. We take a look at each candidate, analyzing his previous participations in similar events and his performance during 2017 and 2018. Let's continue with the first Chinese player ever to participate in a Candidates, Ding Liren.

Ding Liren Wins 2019 Sinquefield Cup

Ding Takes Second in Action-Packed Final Round

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Ding Liren Will Play In 2022 Candidates

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Ding Liren on his way to the Candidates

Ding Liren: “I suddenly got a chance”

Ding Liren checkmates to become China's 1st world chess champion

Ding Liren beats Ian Nepomniachtchi to become first world champion from China

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