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The current world champion is Ding Liren, who defeated his opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi in the 2023 World Chess Championship. Magnus Carlsen, the previous world champion, had declined to defend his title.
This is the official World Chess Championship set approved by FIDE. - FIDE Approved for championship use. - Triple-weighted. - 3.75" King Height. - Felted bases. - Extra queens included.
- Chess Sets
- Nathaniel Green
- Wilhelm Steinitz (1886-94) Steinitz is often considered the "father of positional chess." He defeated Johannes Zukertort in the first-ever world championship, held in 1886.
- Emanuel Lasker (1894-1921) Lasker, a highly practical player, was the longest-reigning world champion in chess history. He won the title from Steinitz in 1894 and held it all the way until 1921.
- Jose Raul Capablanca (1921-27) Capablanca, a chess prodigy and one of the best endgame players ever, defeated Lasker 4-0 in 1921 to become world champion.
- Alexander Alekhine (1927-35, 1937-46) Alekhine, known for his attacking play and deep combinations, is the only world champion to die while holding the title.
Dec 10, 2021 · Magnus Carlsen beats Ian Nepomniachtchi to retain World Chess Championship title – as it happened. Carlsen retains title after Nepo blunders in Game 11. Barden: Carlsen’s victory also big win...
Dec 10, 2021 · Carlsen defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi 7.5 - 3.5 at the 2021 FIDE World Chess Championships in Dubai to win his fifth title.
The following list is meant to show what is generally accepted as the World Championship lineage starting with Wilhem Steinitz and ending with Ding Liren. Lasker played three matches against Janowski over the course of 1909 and 1910, only the third match is considered a World Championship match here.
Apr 15, 2023 · The 2023 FIDE World Chess Championship match between Grandmasters Ding Liren and Ian Nepomniachtchi takes place from 7th April to 1st May 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The match will consist of 14 games, followed by a rapid/blitz tiebreak in case of a tie.
