The Feeling Of Winning A World Chess Championship

That feeling when you make history for the first time in a DECADE. Ding Liren is the new FIDE World Champion after defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi in a STUNNING tiebreaker following an emotional rollercoaster of a match.
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[@Aphex271]

That moment of Ian's nervous fidgeting with the pieces was heartbreaking to see, pure desperation

[@frederikvater]

The look on him as he looks straight into the camera, right before Nepo´s final move is iconic already.

[@prakash-ry9ot]

Chess is by far most consuming and brutal sport ever.

[@kevinhellalong7838]

​@@prakash-ry9otCombat sports is worse.

[@prakash-ry9ot]

@@kevinhellalong7838 but here it is full mental torture.

[@shakezpere]

I guess the problem with Ian is his mentality. When he struggle too long, he tend to break and suffer the loss at the end. When i saw all the match i was worried that he will break again like his previous WCC against Magnus.

[@higgins007]

I was rooting for Ding but man that was heartbreaking when Ian grasped at the pieces, hands trembling.

[@Aphelios435]

my 2k usd..

[@d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Nepo is a champion in my eyes.

[@tasneemahmed5821]

@@Aphelios435 hopefully that’ll teach you not to be stupid and bet again

[@zes7215]

wrrgg

[@fjsioewiox]

@@Aphelios435 deserved karma for gambling. I just hope it was your money and not someone else's

[@ramachandra776]

Ian was gracious in his defeat . Not forgetting to shake hands with Ding twice even as his own hands were shaking and the mountain of disappointment came crashing down on him . To have come so close this time .

[@nossenkanter]

"Chokers stick together." - Magnum Carlos

[@damiester1]

@@nossenkanter lol don't ruin Magnus's reputation with your own shitty take.

[@Historia_Paralela]

​@@nossenkanterCarlos kkkkk

[@UbiratanR]

Both Ian and Ding deserve congrats for being fierceful adversaries, but not enemies. The second handshake was Ding's initiative towards Ian. In many sports (even chess) some players misjudge things and act badly. Hope many athletes think about this. Congrats, great chess players!

[@OtaconAlonsus]

must have really been hard for Ian to accept that second handshake, but fair play to him. Most exciting WCC I have watched.

[@Krapvag]

Nepo wanted so badly to crush those pieces in his hand. And the worst thing about being a super gm is you'll never forget every move you made

[@ghosteye131]

Oh wow, I never even thought about that. Heartbreaking.

[@LevelUpChess]

Agreed. Most especially a losing position like that...its basically rent-free PTSD chess position in your head.

[@jonathanbarkins8480]

Anyone who says Ian is acting childishly or that "it's just a game" doesn't know what they're talking about. It's not just a game, it's a sport, and this is the appropriate reaction to losing the world championship.

[@zes7215]

no such thing as bad or forget or gm or etc, cpeuxua,x do, be, think fx rx etc, can do, be, think, fx, rx any nmwand any s perfx, doesnt matter

[@jonathanbarkins8480]

@@zes7215 someone go check up on this guy

[@headlight31]

Nepo was shaking. Can't imagine what he was feeling at that moment. Go get them next year my man.

[@thaDjMauz]

Indeed hard to imagine how it feels, having dedicated your life to chess to be in a situation where within 5 minutes it goes from equal to losing in a position which makes the difference between being remembered forever and being a 2nd place.

[@thaDjMauz]

@@vantacreations Yes there will (unless something goes horribly wrong). We had a championship this year because of covid last year but next year they return to the even numbered system. This 2023 championship was actually a postponed 2022 championship.

[@wyattarent857]

Really sad for Nepo, but at least his prize money is still $500,000 USD

[@milandjukic738]

he throw championship in game 12. Blundered 3 times in probably deciding game by blitzing moves

[@chapasproject]

@@wyattarent857 which is not much after he pays his team and his own cost of living.

[@all-caps3927]

Seeing Ian's shaking hand and him knocking all the pieces over after he realised those are truly his last WCC moves was heartbreaking - I was rooting for Ding all the way, but these guys are both so likeable and humane. I'm sure this match will be remembered for a very, very long time.

[@SG-vh3ti]

It was heartbreaking to see him lose after he had won Candidates in such a convincing fashion. I think nerves got better of him again. Dont worry, this match wont be remembered beyond next one year, as there would be another challenger to Ding next year. I really hope King Magnus changes his mind and makes a come back in the Candidates and go onto challenge Ding. (maybe next year or maybe a few years down the line)

[@TeenageWisdomStories]

I was shock to see such a heartbreaking moment when Ian dropped the black N. I think this is the best WCC real touching moment that will not be forgotten for years.

[@xs1069]

Play the Knight falling off the table in slow motion - that's the chess metaphor for Ultimate Suffering right there

[@zes7215]

wrgg

[@Gooodmorningdog]

@@SG-vh3ti I'd rather see Richard Rapport vs Ding Liren 😂

[@rnbPGTV]

Dudee.. it was sooo painfull to see Ian's hand shaking. He's surely in soo sooo much pain l. I hope he continue his journey and get through this. All the best to him.

[@humanbean3]

It must've took all his willpower to suppress the urge to smash that chessboard and kick his chair over

[@rnbPGTV]

Today I felt like they are another level human beings. I couldn't even imagine loosing something back to back with years and years of sheer concentration and hard work, soo much of preparation just to loose it all... Sitting on that chair is something soo soo big...

[@SG-vh3ti]

Dont worry dude, he won the Candidates in such a convincing fashion and came out 1st. I am sure he will come back strong. There is nothing wrong with his Chess. I just dont get why does he choke at critical moments, anyways, hope he works on that aspect and come back strong. If you think about it, it was just one game that he lost that mattered. He should realize where is he going wrong and fix it.

[@rnbPGTV]

@@SG-vh3ti hope soo

[@xrays7281]

​@@rnbPGTV he is even bigger ❤

[@justinl8484]

Something I haven't seen mentioned, why this loss hurts so much more for Ian, is there's no time to prepare for it... Imagine if Ding won game 1 of rapid and drew the next 3 games, it'll definitely be heartbreaking for Ian, but at least it'll be less sudden, less shocking. Here, maybe 5 minutes have passed from the time Rg6 was played to when Ding became the world champion, and Ian was already expecting a draw. Imagine coming so close to everything you've worked for, then it all being taken away from you in the span of 5 minutes, that's beyond devastating... Rg6 by Ding was incredible, asserting dominance by not accepting the draw. Fabi mentioned that Ding could have played Ke6 in game 14 to play for the win, but chose instead to bail out into the draw. Now in the tiebreaks, he chose to play on, and it payed off spectacularly

[@rishigayle4013]

​@@ivana_frank You need to improve you comprehension skills

[@defetya]

​@@ivana_frank that's just how Ian plays bro. You win some, you lose some

[@dellh86]

Also this is Nepo's second time losing the World Championship. There is no garantee he will get a 3rd shot, considering getting teo opportunities to be world champion is already extremely impressive

[@olivercroft5263]

Ding has the capacity to calculate variations quickly, he has shown this in how win over Magnus a few times in tiebreaker as well

[@aery3854]

you captured the moment so perfectly! Yes, it was the total unexpected 180 switch from draw to world championship that was the most shocking, heartbreaking part for Ian

[@noone-ld7pt]

The story of Ding Liren's Road to become World chess champion: The Candidates qualifiers: 1. July 2021: Ding is unable to play the World Cup (the first candidates qualifier) due to Chinas Corona Restrictions 2. October 2021: Ding along with 12 of the 20 top players decided not to play The Fide Gran Prix (the second candidates qualifier), due to Covid concerns 3. February 2022: Ding misses the first Gran Prix round (The third candidates qualifier) due to healt issues 4. March 2022: Ding misses the second Gran Prix round due to China's Covid restrictions f'ing up his Visa application 5. Even though Ding is the 2nd highest rated in the world at this point the wildcard has already been given to Teimor Radjabov 5. Ding is out of contention at this point, largely due to factors beyond his control The twist: 1. Karjakin decides to endorse and make fun of victims in an active war zone and is disqualified from any FIDE events for 6 months 2. The regulations says the highest rated player on the next months rating list will be the replacement 3. But Ding has not played enough games and is considered inactive unless he plays 28 classical games in a single month 4. He joins a series of tournaments that will allow him to reach 30 games, but he still has to maintain his rating and not drop below Aronian or Wesley So 5. He not only maintains but even gains rating up to 2806 and is awarded Karjakins spot to the Candidates 2022. (There was some controversy though as the 28 games was mainly played against his countrymen and most of them signficantly lower rated than him at that. Though most top players agrees that due to him being the clear nr 2 in the world combined with his unfortunate circumstances he deserved the final spot). The Candidates: 1. June 2022 Ding get's off to a horrible start, losing his first game to Nepo 2. He then goes on a 7 game draw streak and stays stuck on a -1 score while Nepo and Fabi sparates themselves as favourites with +4 and +3 respectively. 3. Ding is mostly considered out of contention at this point, but out of nowhere he goes on a 3 game win streak, Beating fabi in the process! 4. However his momentum is stopped dead by a brutal loss to Teimor Radjabov, and Nepo wins the Candidates with an insane +5 score with 2 rounds to spare! 5. But for the first time in history the second place in the candidates tournament might actually matter because of Carlsens announced intention to not defend his title. 6. At this point Ding and Nakamura are the only players except Nepo with a + score, but Naka is at +2 and Ding is at +1, and as if written they will be playing each other in the final round! 7. Ding Liren HAS to beat Nakamura on demand to get the possible second Championship match spot. And the guy god damn goes and does it! Therby bringing himselves to +2 and taking Naka down to +1 at the same time! 8. Magnus proceeds to step down from the title, and the *two* world championship challengers are Ding and Nepomniachtchi! The Championship Match: 1. After Game 1 Ding is candid about struggling mentally and feeling depressed 2. In game 2 disaster strikes, Ding loses with White. Giving Nepo the lead which is normally a significant advantage due to only needing draws. 3. In game 3 Ding holds a hard draw with black, and in Game 4 he strikes back! The score is even and it's basically down to a 10 game match now. 4. Pandemonium ensues. Nepo immediately strikes back in game 5 and takes the lead again, but Ding comes back and equalizes again in game 6! 5. But wouldn't you know it Nepo goes and wins game 7 and Ding is down in the match for the third time at the half point of the match, and Nepo finally stablizes and draws game 8. 6. After 3 more draws, by Game 12 Ding only has 2 games left with the advantage of the white pieces. But by this point there is one thing you can count on; Ding Liren does NOT stay down, and he somehow manages to fight back and win again to equalize the score! 7. The last 2 classical games are draws and they are going to Tiebreaks!! Tie breaks: 1. In a 4 game rapid match Ding randomly picks white first, but Nepo holds a draw. 2. Game 2 is a draw as well, and in his final white game Ding is actually on the verge of losing but manages to survive. 3. Nepo has the advantage of White in the last game and get's a good position. 4. The game is extremely complicated but in the end it seems like it will end in a draw. But to everyones surprise Ding declines the repetiton and starts pressing for a win! 5. Playing the extremely risky looking Rg6 he manages to outplay Nepo in a completely chaotic position, and with seconds remaining on the clock Ding becomes the new World Champion! 6. Something incredible is that in a match with this many twists and turns; Ding didn't lead the match a single time until the very moment Ian resigned the final game! TLDR: Anyone who says Ding doesn't deserve to be world champion needs to educate themselves. The amount of adversities this guy had to overcome to get to where is now, the amount of setbacks he faced and the amount of times he got back up and fought back is honestly one of the most inspiring feats I've seen in my life! As a Norwegian it hurts to see Magnus go, but I can't think of anyone more deserving of taking his place at this point. Congratulation World Champion Ding Liren!

[@DisguisedHaku]

Oh man, this is an interesting read.

[@jacobm6050]

This is a really good write.

[@karthiknarayanan7484]

This is a very good summary. Great work!!!

[@prashantupadhyay6129]

What never quitting spirit it would have taken to write for so long !

[@prashantupadhyay6129]

Bro you've fallen for Ding Liren HARD!

[@MattDawgGaming]

Ian's hands shaking, Ding burying his head in his hands, this has been absolutely grueling for both of them. What a spectacle.

[@kossibwaya]

I am so proud of Rapport for motivating Ding in his difficult moments !❤ One of the reason he won !

[@nemderogatorius]

Ding and Rapport are like a bishop pair, complementing each other.

[@barlin4972]

@@nemderogatorius And Magnus and Hikaru are like Kings of opposite color? 😆

[@tubiak1]

@@nemderogatorius Definitely better than Ian's bishops in last game :D

[@KororaPenguin]

​@@tubiak1 Especially that King Bishop in the middle game.

[@charles2521]

I feel that Nepo was from the beginning trying to pretend that he didn't care, but in the end he showed how important this world championship was for him.

[@JJ-iz4tp]

he cared too much that he had to pretend he didn't care

[@iluvatarchem]

The most impressive thing in this vid is Ding looking at Nepo and giving him a second handshake. That was pure empathy

[@cincilloYT]

Joining the Candidates after Karjakin's disqualification, managing to finish at a good 2nd place, reaching the World Chess Championship after Magnus decided to forfait, finishing the classical segment 7-7 and winning the Rapid tiebreak on the last match as black. Someone make a movie about Ding's crazy rise to World Champion already!!!

[@KororaPenguin]

"Been beat up/Been broken down/Nowhere but up/When you're face down/On the ground/I'm in last place/If I place at all/But there's hope for this underdog!" -- Audio Adrenaline, "Underdog"

[@HyCris]

+ preparation leaked

[@Dtownpunk77]

It's kind of like the miracle mets....

[@manuelbonelli3690]

Not only that, but in order to take the spot in the candidates he had to play an incredible amount of classical matches in 2 two weeks, he managed to do that and also he won the last game of the candidate against Hikaru from a drawn position to take second place otherwise he wouldn't have faced Nepo. However there is more, he always had to come back in th WCC especially with that heartbeat lost due to time...he was losing game 12 and basically the WCC but won it in an incredible way. He never went ahead of Ian on points and when he finally did, he won the WCC...truly amazing

[@frankfeng4728]

I'd like to watch that movie.

[@footballfan19845]

Someone should make a movie about this match and Ding's road to the title

[@albertkaraev4686]

Gay Black person as Ding from Netflix

[@Bebe-iy5zl]

@@albertkaraev4686 ong bro, netflix has really declined

[@lyndsiedrapeau527]

And his prep was leaked

[@Heylon1313]

absolutely, what Ding had to go through and what needed to happen just so he can even play is crazy.

[@arithmetic9870]

@@albertkaraev4686 Lmfao take my like

[@alexs5368]

Dont forget, Ding wasnt even supposed to play in the Candidates, but got the spot when Karjakin got DQ'd. Then his prep got leaked. And he still won. What a legend

[@pat777b]

Also, in the last round of the Candidates tournament, Ding was against Hikaru Nakamura, someone whom he had a bad record against. He needed to win that match to play against Ian and he did.

[@circles3446]

Nepo’s trembling hands … shows how much effort had gone into the prep for this match. The games were entertainment for most of us but for these players this is their career, a major part of their lives since childhood - can’t even fathom how heartbreaking this must have been for Nepo 💔 hope he gets comes back stronger ….well done both👏

[@chainsawman2387]

100% deserved! Ding delivered it all in the last minute🔥

[@lukecalos4442]

Nepo beating every chess player in the weirded expression competition. I love that you can really feel his surprise after rg6. Congrats to both of them💪 a really entertaining competition

[@samsneaky141]

From Ding almost not even entering the competition to Ding trailing then Ding chilling and now finally. DING WINNNIIIIIINNNNNGGG!!,,,,,,, Edit: I know this is cringe but actually THANK U FOR THESE LIKES. I have never gotten over 200 likes on my comments so thank you so much.

[@colinzhu9631]

Ding missing, Ding trailing, Ding chilling, Ding winning, what a crazy dramatic journey

[@rgmoney14101994]

'Ding chilling' will be remembered 😂

[@luispalmeros395]

Ding Ding Ding 🔔🔔🔔

[@selfconscience]

Ding Chilling

[@latetwenies]

🥶Ding chilling🥶

[@swyllie30]

Dings graciousness at the end. Holding off eye contact when he knew he had him. Class act.

[@stormie2k964]

They are both good people and were both playing well. Blunders happen, we're all humans. Much respect for both gm's for the wonderful performance

[@TheSportyGamer97]

Not that bad a blunder. Oh well, the Russian rats will have a feast tonight

[@alexanderpedersen1401]

I hope Ian remembers that what he did is still a huge achievement.

[@rrrmoviereactionreviewanalysis]

Just WOW! That Rook self pin. The saying 'fortune favours the brave' has never rung truer. Congratulations to Ding.

[@xrays7281]

what also rung truer and that he needs to go on a diet 😂😂😂

[@focous4342]

I can't imagine a man like ian is shivering His hands are shaking like he is in antrantica Imanse pressure hats off

[@sharfuddinmohammed77]

I saw Ian's hands tremble live, it was heartbreaking the first time, Its heartbreaking everytime I watch, but I am very happy for Ding because I was rooting for him, and that's competition for you guys, both were gladiators, Victory comes at someone's loss, cherish it and be thankful for it. Alhamdulillahi Rabbilaalameen!!

[@JunTengya]

Ian and Ding make these games so interesting cause both have completely different style. It's truly amazing to witness this astonishing event live. THANK YOU BOTH :)

[@rolltru]

Feel so happy for Ding, and I didn't expect to feel as sorry as I do for Nepo 🥺

[@helvegen5]

such a sweet and humble man. gotta love how he went for the second handshake. love this guy

[@PiercingSight]

I sincerely believe that Nepo deserves to be the World Champion at some point in the future. He's SO good and puts in SO much effort and energy. Seeing him realize what was happening was devastating to watch. And a HUGE congrats to Ding!!! Didn't qualify for candidates, didn't qualify for the championship, never led a single time the entire match, and at the very end of the very last game of the tiebreakers, he decides to avoid a draw and comes out of it the World Champion. It's straight up a fairy tale story.

[@Iserpesnod]

Greatness! Congratulions to Ding Liren for becoming a world champion!

[@kordami28]

Ah yes, congratulions

[@kb5019]

Yes King 👑 Ding!

[@lovablemonty]

ding is such a sweetheart. love how the little personality we see from him, he is so sincere.

[@SEA-hp6zo]

I'm happy for Ding, congrats to him🥰❤ I feel so bad for Nepo tho, his hands were shaking so much and fumbling with pieces, even knocking them over a little. Can't imagine the pressure he must have felt🥺 I hope he feels better soon.

[@TheFlanker47]

Let´s be honest... Ian reaction is the highlights of this match. heartbreaking, Live by the sword, die by the sword. Congrat to both.

[@PeaceFORever-]

Never seen Ian braking down like this .. hands shaking . Extremely shaken ..Unfortunate for him .. kudos to him to come back in press conference with heavy loss in shoulder . .. I don’t know if he will ever get a better chance than this .. respect .

[@zinedine2112]

Congrats to Ding!!! Both players have my biggest respect but unfortunately there has to be a winner. AMAZING tournament!

[@yuvalgordonzin]

I was watching the live stream, I was rooting for Ding, but it was heartbreaking watching Nepo moving and droping the pieces at the side in disbelief. Lets remember that Nepo is consistently winning the candidates every year! So sad losing the championship once again.

[@plosslaw]

DING CHILLING

[@1boss637]

bro Ian's reaction literally broke my heart eventho i wasnt really cheering for any of them

[@A_corofcb]

We all must come together and support ian on the next one. Watching him at the end was heartbreaking 😢

[@brukujinbrokujin7802]

The whole tournament feels like scripted drama. Thank you magnus for bringing us this wonderful tournament.

[@Oussama-uo1gf]

yea magnus is way too good he made the wc matches feel boring you already know who's going to win lol hopefully he doesn't go for the wc title anytime soon lol (everyone knows he's the goat anyway)

[@dubarnik]

@@Oussama-uo1gf Magnus never won a game against Fabi in their wc. Every game a draw.

[@Tacet137]

​@dubarnik of course magnus won games, he absolutely destroyed Fabiano in Rapid 3 to 0

[@ojsojs6004]

​​@@Tacet137 in rapid. But in classical time control, Magnus failed to beat Caruana. I don't really like rapid control tie breakers

[@sheesh6085]

@@ojsojs6004 because that match is a much high level wcc than this year championship. Precise move, both players rated over 2800 and don't forget no one blundering hard lile this one.

[@seanmurray4195]

Man, it must be an incredibly overwhelming feeling. He has dedicated his entire life to this, it didn't look like he was going to even compete, only to put in an incredible amount of effort, winning to be crowned the greatest player in the entire world, at something literally enjoyed by hundreds of millions of people

[@user-yq7xu6xw2p]

The feeling of knowing you crushed someone's dreams to achieve yours

[@forsakenagony3574]

I'm not the biggest fan of Ian but seeing him push those pieces and his hands shaking.. So close yet so far from being World Champion. To be that close to something you always dreamt of having.. and it all crumbling down in seconds.. One of the most heartbreaking things I'll ever see. I hope he can recover from this. The piece that fell was a knight and the piece that he was holding and that he put up was also a knight. 1 knight fell, who was Ian and 1 knight went through a tough battle and won.. that was Ding Liren

[@ravikr6164]

A champion is not just by winning a championship its a character which brought ding today here, congratulations ding 🍁 but dont worry nepo you belongs from a country with a history of champions but today someone had becomed the first one for his country.

[@noorsamen6698]

Congrats Ding , Well Deserved !

[@ibrahimelsabahy8252]

it must be very hard for ian after losing the same championship for the second time in a row , i feel very sorry for him on both personal level & chess . congratulations for Ding Liren he won the GOLD against all odds the man has truly iron nerves & stamina & most of all he is really really such a good Person.

[@jayrod1050]

Way to go Ding. I watched the tournament all the way through. You are an inspiration to so many.

[@pitreason]

I was rooting for Nepo the entire match, really disappointed he has lost. However, congrats to Ding. He really deserves the title, especially after that move Rg6 with a minute on his clock. That was an incredible match!

[@LokMeOnTheInside]

"You have won the world championship congratulations ding,so my question is how is the weather"

[@qindet]

Hahahaha nice one

[@thesphyrth]

I can appreciate how less toxic the chess community is when I see comments cheering for Ding and seeing Ian's attempts to hold his emotions.

[@LevelUpChess]

Man...that final position and likely Game 12 will likely be burnt through Ian's memory. Chess is so unforgiving when you lose...a World Championship of all things.

[@dufasaurjoe2899]

What a wonderful match between two great players. And Ian, what class!

[@Kariakas]

Impossible to not feel bad for Ian even though we're happy for Ding.

[@JG-zs8tr]

Wonderfully edited conclusion to a rollercoaster match. Heartbreaking to watch it slip away from Nepo but how can you not love Ding?? A classic underdog story.

[@jyotishman9735]

That sudden realization setting in for ian that the world championship has slipped from his hands from a intially drawish situation was extremely sad to witness live especially when his hands started shaking. He was expecting it to go to the blitz rounds and was no way prepared for these turn of events! Still both players fought till the end!🎉 Congratz to Ding!🎉

[@Simply_Ando]

Ding really giving me motivation to pass my exams

[@chesspaws]

Ian's second handshake, accompanied by a determined effort to display a courteous smile, was a testament to his commitment to upholding good manners and sportsmanship, despite the immense stress and the gravity of the event.

[@yetiman09]

i feel so bad for nepo every time i see the face he made and the nervous fidgeting and shaking. i’m glad ding won though

[@Kraterlandschaft]

Ding's g6 is the equivalent to Leonidas calling upon his spartans to dine in hell.

[@RS-handle]

Wasn't really fan of Nepo, but man, i almost cried for him 😢

[@LukeHoersten]

You have to respect Nepo here. He was gracious and had integrity through the press conference afterwards as well.

[@WALOWALOWALOWALOWALOWALOWALOW]

Ding just looked relieved when he won, the match was so drawn out and put so much pressure on both players

[@xblacksqaze3688]

He's so emotional, his social score must have been at least doubled 📈

[@everetmason7793]

I was rooting for Ding but really feel for Ian. That feeling of your dreams slipping through your fingers is palpable.

[@erajarian]

I was supporting Ding till game 12, when I saw Ian's emotional in that game I started to support him. Yeah it really is so hard for him. Him with shaking hands absolutely cruel moment. But at the end of the day the better one became champion, so big congratulations to Ding to be the first Chinese player to become the world champion. Wish Ding to be like Anand for his country and wish Ian to come back stronger.

[@BasicLand-Swamp]

00:33 most dramatic scene of the entire championship.

[@Oussama-uo1gf]

I was rooting for Ding but damn I feel so bad for Nepo. Not only he threw the title away especially by losing a totally winning game by playing too fast which will haunt him for the rest of his life probably. But this is the 2nd wc match he loses in a row. And also, to lose like this on a game you thought was totally drawn blundering at the last minute it's gotta be so devastating. Going to be rooting for him if he plays next candidates, we need a rematch !! (this match was so good)

[@Creative_Kat]

Ding's hard work has finally paid off

[@emiale8317]

Great and fantastic tournament !

[@user-rr2dr1dh6p]

Bravo Ding! The triumph of a humble, brave and courageous champion, Congratulations Ding Liren!

[@tatgor_joshua]

What a historical chess championship, both of Ding and Ian deserve a big handddd😭😭👏🏻👏🏻And infinite congratulations to DINGGGG MY MANNNN

[@prasannasurange]

Heart ❤went out to Ian....So happy for Ding😊

[@wisdomejikeme3752]

I tried to hold it when Nepo’s shaking hands knocked off a piece but the moment Ding extended his hand for the second handshake I felt it! He was practically saying “sorry bro GG” 😢😢😢 so emotional

[@garrylarry890]

Ding and Ian both played incredible chess throughout the past couple of weeks. It was neck and neck right until the very end. I will never forget this world championship. Ian fidgeting with the pieces, hands shaking, is a heartbreaking moment, but all the same I feel incredibly happy for Ding. He wasn’t even supposed to be in this match, and the fact he got in and then won is amazing. Great chess played by both players and I can’t wait for the next WCC!

[@countmiien944]

Can't help but like that guy. Congrats champ

[@m42orion12]

Incredible....So happy for him,well played nepo as well.

[@bibekpoudel5745]

Congratulations ding I was really really happy when you win that I almost cry I am so proud that you prove everyone wrong and win you totally deserve it

[@NicoKelevra]

Can feel the emotion from both players. Amazing final. Unlucky to Nepo, but congrats to Ding.

[@bencaruso1346]

One of the greatest chess games in chess world championship history! Congrats Ding Liren! You're so awesome!

[@jyotiradityashukla4569]

"Is Ding Liren playing for the win?!!" This is a tiebreaker for a world championship, of course he is.

[@FredPlanatia]

well, its not obvious that his is the best approach. By playing for a win you also risk defeat. He could have played for the draw deciding to bank on blitz, but he said himself in the press conference to game 14 that he hadn't played much blitz so it does kind of making sense. To those who take the risk goes the glory.

[@csquaredgaming]

His smile is so precious.

[@qalamahmadkhazain6220]

So wise! im salute of this man!

[@Anirudh_Nagula]

0:34 it was truly heartbreaking when I saw this video i literally Cried inside Ian was one of most favourite players i literally can't imagine the feeling of Ian Love you Ian

[@ilijapetkovski]

It was indeed heartbreaking to see. It was 99,99% clear this would be a tie. And then in the last minute. Most brutal change of plans ever. Nobody could have expected this, which makes it mentally so hard for Ian. That was a difficult moment to watch. Joy and tears being so close to each other.

[@anthonyschlott916]

All the congrats to Ding. This was definitely a roller-coaster of a match. I doubt this is the last we see of Ian in the discussion. Chief among his tasks will be taming those bad habits of his. Do that and I can see him even taking it away from Ding. For Ding, bask in the moment and enjoy the triumph. Best of luck!

[@aldhiebudhie3363]

“Chess is just a game” ~ said the normal person, but as profesional chess player, chess would also heartbreaking, i’m feeling sad about ian because i’ve been feeling the same. Congratulation Ding liren & Ian, you are both brilliant chess player

[@philudoh5859]

Congratulations Ding! I knew you could do it!!!

[@dongkevzvlog5178]

the amazing ding lerin you deserved to be the world champion congrats.

[@gullukumar47]

Felt extreme joy and extreme sadness at the same time.

[@damned1313]

The second shake from Ding. Made it I really real for him.

[@coolcat23]

Ding earned his win. He constantly went a bit beyond what was entirely safe and, at last, was rewarded.

[@breakdancerQ]

Congratz to Ding!! Nepo's shaking looked pretty crazy, I hope he's alright he mus devastated 🙏🏽

[@raphaelteixeira7983]

So happy for Ding, well deserved!

[@BfdiSfs]

"It was my opponent. not my enemy" - A wise man

[@Crojach]

I was traveling so I couldn't watch matches 14 and the tie-breaker but seeing Ian's hand tremble is really heartbreaking. Both guys deserved to win because they were on top of their game and this reminds us that behind these insane computer precision moves are in the end of the day two human beings pushing themselves to insane heights.

[@CharlesLumia]

Grats Ding! Fun games. A joy to watch.

[@raantas946]

Ding just stayed there palming his face. What a composure

[@ivanlucic8629]

Ding is great guy im happy for him

[@diasento_sunshine]

Congratulations, Ding!!🥳🎉🏆