Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ding Liren
Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ding Liren: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren?
Ding Liren and Nepomniachtchi have competed closely, with Ding defeating Nepomniachtchi in the 2023 World Chess Championship tiebreaks, marking a significant moment in their rivalry.
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2733 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2795 (March 2023)
- Current RankingNo. 17 (June 2026)
- Peak RankingNo. 2 (February 2023)
Top honours
- World Blitz Chess co-champion2024, alongside Magnus Carlsen
- Two-time Russian Chess Champion2010 and 2020
- European Individual Champion2010
- Tal Memorial winner2016
- Aeroflot Open winner2008, 2015, 2025, and 2026
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Ding Liren
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2738 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2816 (November 2018)
- RankingNo. 15 (June 2026)
- Peak RankingNo. 2 (November 2021)
- Unbeaten Streak100 games (August 2017 - November 2018)
Top honours
- World Chess Champion2023–2024
- Chinese Chess ChampionThree-time champion (2009, 2011, 2012)
- Chess Olympiad Gold MedalTeam gold in 2014 and 2018
- World Team ChampionshipsTeam gold in 2015, individual silver
- Grand Chess TourWinner in 2019