Gukesh Stuns Ding Liren in FIDE World Chess Championship 2024
By Renata Fernandes28 November 20243:38 pm
India’s 18-year-old chess prodigy, D. Gukesh, achieved a remarkable victory by defeating defending champion Ding Liren in the third round of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore.
Key Highlights
- Strong Comeback: Gukesh avenged his first-round loss by defeating Ding in the Queen’s Gambit Declined Game.
- Aggressive Play: Starting with 1.d4, Gukesh kept Ding under pressure, forcing the Chinese GM into deep contemplation.
- Time Trouble: By the 37th move, Ding ran out of time, sealing his first defeat of the tournament.
- Current Score: After three rounds, Gukesh and Ding are tied 1.5-1.5.
Tournament Format
The championship spans 14 rounds, with the first player to score 7.5 points crowned the champion.
This victory reinforces Gukesh’s status as a formidable challenger and raises excitement for the rounds ahead.
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