World Chess Championship: Ding Liren draws first blood, beats D Gukesh in Game 1

In the first game of the World Chess Championship, 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh opted for a bold opening against defending champion Ding Liren. Despite an initial time advantage, Gukesh's middle game faltered against Liren's French Defense, leading to the Chinese grandmaster's victory after 42 moves.

Nov 25, 2024 - 19:55
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World Chess Championship: Ding Liren draws first blood, beats D Gukesh in Game 1
In the first game of the World Chess Championship, 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh opted for a bold opening against defending champion Ding Liren. Despite an initial time advantage, Gukesh's middle game faltered against Liren's French Defense, leading to the Chinese grandmaster's victory after 42 moves.

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