Ian Nepomniachtchi lost to Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship 2023 final.
The final took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, with Liren winning the rapid round.
What happened in the final?
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren made a steady start with the opening game ending in a draw.
The Russian won the second game, pushing Liren back.
How did Ding Liren edge past Ian Nepomniachtchi?
Ding Liren made a comeback to level the score 7-7 at the end of the 14th game.
Liren won the fourth game in the rapid round to claim the championship.
Why did Magnus Carlsen withdraw?
Magnus Carlsen was initially set to face Ian Nepomniachtchi in the final but withdrew, allowing Liren to play.
Carlsen's withdrawal led to Liren being selected despite not qualifying for the final of the Candidates.
What's next for Ian Nepomniachtchi?
Ding Liren will face India's D Gukesh in the grand finale of the World Chess Championship on November 25.
Gukesh won the Candidates in April and is looking to become the youngest world champion.
Ian Nepomniachtchi was ranked second in the world at the time of the championship.
Ding Liren was ranked third and made history as the first Chinese player to win the World Chess Championship.
The championship took place from April 2022 to 2023.
Xie Jun, Zhu Chen, Xu Yuhua, Hou Yifan, Tan Zhongyi, and Ju Wenjun are the champions from China in the women’s championship.
Ding Liren's win marked a significant milestone for Chinese chess.
The World Chess Championship is a prestigious event in the chess calendar.
Ian Nepomniachtchi will look to bounce back from his loss in the next championship.
The Russian player has a strong track record in the sport.
Ding Liren's victory was a stunning upset for Ian Nepomniachtchi.
The final was closely watched by chess fans around the world.
The World Chess Championship is held annually, with the best players competing for the top prize.
Ian Nepomniachtchi will face tough competition in the next championship.
The Russian player is known for his aggressive playing style.
Ding Liren's win was a historic moment for Chinese chess.
The World Chess Championship is a highly competitive event.
Ian Nepomniachtchi will look to improve his ranking in the next championship.
The Russian player has a strong chance of winning the next championship.