Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju is on the brink of making history as the youngest chess world champion after defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in a crucial game. With a 6-5 lead and just three games to play, Gukesh forced Ding to resign after a crucial blunder under time pressure in their recent match.
The 18-year-old prodigy’s victory ended a streak of seven consecutive draws and gives him a significant psychological advantage heading into the final stretch of the 14-match series. While Gukesh acknowledged the importance of his win, he remains cautious, knowing that there are still three crucial games left to play.
Ding, who admitted that it was a tough game for him, is determined to bounce back in the upcoming matches. The players started cautiously, with only five moves played in the first hour, before entering a tense time-pressure game. Gukesh’s supporters cheered him on as he secured the win, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support.
If the match ends in a tie after 14 games, a tie-breaker will determine the champion. Gukesh, the youngest player in history to compete in the World Championship, aims to surpass Garry Kasparov as the youngest undisputed world chess champion. The young Indian has impressed chess enthusiasts worldwide with his skill and determination in pursuit of this historic title.
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