Liren: I will achieve great fame if I become the first world champion from China
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Chess player Liren: if I beat Nepomniachtchi, I will become the first world champion from China
Chinese grandmaster Ding Liren said in Astana before the start of the world crown match that if he could beat the Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi in the title match and become the first world champion from China, he would achieve great fame.
Match Nepomniachtchi – Ding Liren starts April 9 in Kazakhstan. The solemn opening ceremony of the match and the draw took place the day before: Nepomniachtchi received the white pieces in the first game.
“Sometimes I think that I can become the first world champion from China and the 17th world champion,” the Chinese grandmaster shared his ambitious plans. “If I can win, it will bring great fame.”
The prize fund of the match is 2 million euros.
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