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Ding Liren was born on October 24, 1992 in Wenzhou, People's Republic of China and is credited as a chess player. Ding Liren is 33 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Zhejiang Wenzhou High School and Peking University. Recorded honors include world chess champion (2023).
My Take
Ding Liren intrigues me precisely because he wins quietly. As the first Chinese player to reach a Candidates Tournament and to cross 2800 Elo, he carried the weight of an entire chess nation, then became the 17th World Champion in 2023. I find his style compelling: deep, patient calculation paired with remarkable resilience under pressure. Becoming world champion is rarely a clean fairy tale, and the burden of expectation he shoulders is enormous. There is something deeply human about a reserved, almost introverted man whose true eloquence appears only on the board. I root for that kind of craftsman.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ding Liren
- Name (Japanese)
- 丁立人
- Born
- October 24, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
- Origin
- Wenzhou, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- chess player
2. Background
- High school
- Zhejiang Wenzhou High School
- University
- Peking University
Awards & achievements
- 2023 world chess champion
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ding%20Liren
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%81%E7%AB%8B%E4%BA%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1191198
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ding Liren born?
Born October 24, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Ding Liren from?
Ding Liren is from Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
What does Ding Liren do?
Ding Liren works as chess player.
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