D Gukesh beats Ding Liren to become youngest world chess champion | Chess News – Times of India

Eighteen-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh triumphed over Chinese title-holder Ding Liren to become the youngest world chess champion. The thrilling showdown concluded in Singapore on Thursday.Gukesh secured victory in the 14th and final game of the match. He achieved the required 7.5 points, surpassing Liren’s 6.5.The final game, largely anticipated to end in a draw,…

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World Chess Championship: D Gukesh’s fight with white pieces ends in vain as Ding Liren forces draw in Game 13 | Chess News – Times of India

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: D Gukesh, the 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster, put up a valiant effort but could not break through the resilient defence of the reigning champion, Ding Liren of China, in the 13th and penultimate game of the World Chess Championship. After 68 moves, the game…

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Gukesh succumbs to Ding Liren in 12th game of World Chess Championship, players locked at 6 points | Chess News – Times of India

D Gukesh and Ding Liren (PTI Photo) In a turn of events at the World Chess Championship, challenger D Gukesh of India suffered a setback against defending champion Ding Liren of China. Liren’s victory in the 12th game levelled the match score on Monday.Gukesh, the 18-year-old prodigy, had held a one-point lead after securing his…

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D Gukesh defeats Ding Liren in Game 11, marches towards becoming youngest world chess champion | Chess News – Times of India

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: In a significant advancement towards potentially becoming the youngest world chess champion, Grandmaster D Gukesh of India defeated Ding Liren from China in the 11th Game of the World Chess Championship on Sunday. This victory places Gukesh in the lead with a score of 6-5. This…

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D Gukesh, Ding Liren play out another draw as Game 9 ends with bare kings at World Chess Championship | Chess News – Times of India

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren (Photo Credits: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: The World Chess Championship match between Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China continues to be a closely contested affair. The Game 9, played on Thursday, ended in yet another draw, making it the sixth consecutive draw and the…

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World Chess Championship: Gukesh, Ding Liren settle for yet another draw in 8th game | Chess News – Times of India

Ding Liren and D Gukesh. (FIDE Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian challenger D Gukesh and Chinese defending champion Ding Liren concluded their fifth consecutive draw, maintaining equal points in the eighth game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Wednesday.Both players remain at 4 points each, requiring an additional 3.5 points to secure the championship….

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D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Game 5 ends in draw; scores level at 2.5-2.5 at World Chess Championship | Chess News – Times of India

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Game 5 (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: In the fifth game of the World Chess Championship 2024, the 18-year-old Indian challenger D Gukesh played with the white pieces against the defending champion Ding Liren of China on Saturday. The game ended in a hard-fought draw after 40 moves,…

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