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Greg Shahade Ends Jamie Ding’s 31-Game Jeopardy Streak

4/29/2026

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Jamie Ding, a law student, lost to Greg Shahade, a Philadelphia chess player, on April 27, 2026, ending his 31-game Jeopardy! winning streak.
Shahade’s $400 wager raised his total to $33,000, beating Ding’s $19,010 after Ding’s $3,010 wager.
Ding’s Jeopardy! earnings reached $882,605, placing him seventh on the winnings list and fifth for consecutive regular-season wins.
Ding signed his answer with “TTFN!” and will compete in the Tournament of Champions.

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Story summary

Jamie Ding, a law student, lost to Greg Shahade, a Philadelphia chess player, on April 27, 2026, ending his 31-game Jeopardy! winning streak.
Shahade’s $400 wager raised his total to $33,000, beating Ding’s $19,010 after Ding’s $3,010 wager.
Ding’s Jeopardy! earnings reached $882,605, placing him seventh on the winnings list and fifth for consecutive regular-season wins.
Ding signed his answer with “TTFN!” and will compete in the Tournament of Champions.