The 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship between reigning champion Ding Liren and 18-year-old prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh has caused excitement and controversy. Gukesh’s historic rise, marked by his dominant Candidates Tournament victory and high-accuracy play, contrasts with critiques from chess legends Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Vladimir Kramnik, who claim the games lack brilliance. However, Stockfish analysis confirms exceptional performance from both players, surpassing recent championships. Gukesh’s youth and composure and technical prowess, which challenge traditional hierarchies, evoke speculation over envy between the established elite. This championship highlights a climactic moment in modern chess.
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Gukesh vs. Ding Liren Are Carlsen, Nakamura, and Kramnik Jealous of the Young Prodigy’s Meteoric Rise
The 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship between reigning champion Ding Liren and 18-year-old prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh has caused excitement and controversy. Gukesh’s historic rise, marked by his dominant Candidates Tournament victory and high-accuracy play, contrasts with critiques from chess legends Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Vladimir Kramnik, who claim the games lack brilliance. However, Stockfish analysis confirms exceptional performance from both players, surpassing recent championships. Gukesh’s youth and composure and technical prowess, which challenge traditional hierarchies, evoke speculation over envy between the established elite. This championship highlights a climactic moment in modern chess.