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Ding Liren Returns to Classical Chess After 16-Month Absence

Former World Champion Ding Liren played his first classical game since losing the title to Gukesh in December 2024. Representing Zhejiang at the Chinese Team Chess Championship in Daqing, he won with Black in Round 1. The 33-year-old had been officially listed as inactive by FIDE since January.

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