D Gukesh, India’s chess prodigy, has taken a 6-5 lead against the reigning champion Ding Liren in the 2024 World Chess Championship after a critical victory in Game 11. Ding, under severe time pressure, blundered, allowing Gukesh to win. With only three games remaining, Gukesh is now poised to claim the title, needing just 1.5 more points to become the world champion. Chess streaming superstars Sagar Shah and Tania Sachdev marked this momentous moment with the fans through a live streaming program, which went past 100,000 views. The chessing world waits for the dramatic ending to this closely contested championship.
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Gukesh on the brink of India’s greatest sporting achievement
This article dives into what promises to be the World Chess Championship match of the century between India’s 18-year-old chess prodigy Gukesh D and reigning champion Ding Liren of China. While Gukesh is rising meteorically, with tactics, as well as youthful resilience putting him in a strong position to achieve the greatest sporting milestone that India has ever known, Ding confronts challenges from inconsistent form and mental health troubles. The article analyses the contrasts of their styles and strengths, as well as the importance of this historic match to Indian chess and international sports. Gukesh’s victory will surely inspire a new generation of players and seal India’s status as a chess superpower.