Ding Liren seems to be really enjoying his new role. The Chinese has long been part of the world chess elite, and he usually acted as a rather shy guy during this period. But at the World Cup in Astana, the 30-year-old suddenly seemed incredibly open-hearted. At the press conferences, he even chats about private matters, and he’s happy to add a casual comment.
Ding Liren at the World Cup: How China planned a chess world champion
