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Gukesh Stuns Ding Liren in FIDE World Chess Championship 2024

Gukesh Stuns Ding Liren In Fide World Chess Championship 2024

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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