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D Gukesh vs Ding Liren FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Game 14 Live Updates: Thrilling Final Classical Match
The 2024 World Chess Championship between D Gukesh and Ding Liren has been nothing short of historic, with both players locked at 6.5 points each after 13 games. The final classical game is underway, with the stakes higher than ever. If today’s match ends in a draw, the championship will head to tie-breaks on Thursday.
Key Moments So Far:
- Opening Moves: Both players have employed solid openings, with Ding opting for 1. Nf3, leading to a balanced middlegame after trading queens and rooks.
- Tactical Brilliance: Gukesh demonstrated excellent precision with b4, targeting Ding’s weak pawns, while Ding responded with careful positional play.
- Evaluation Edge: The evaluation bar currently shows a slight advantage (+1.0) for Ding, but the game remains balanced as the endgame approaches.
Mental Game in Focus:
- Gukesh’s Mental Coach: Paddy Upton, Gukesh’s mental coach, emphasized the importance of staying composed under pressure.
- Ding’s Fatigue: The reigning champion admitted feeling “very tired” after a grueling Game 13 but is determined to give his best.
I think there is a 4% chance that Ding loses this position.
— Anish Giri (@anishgiri) December 12, 2024
A Battle of Legends:
- D Gukesh: The 18-year-old challenger has captured the chess world’s attention with his meteoric rise, becoming the youngest contender in World Championship history.
- Ding Liren: The defending champion, known for his resilience and strategic mastery, faces a formidable challenge in Gukesh.
What’s Next?:
- If today’s game ends in a draw, the championship will proceed to rapid and blitz tie-breaks.
- The winner stands to take home a grand prize of USD 1.3 million, with the runner-up receiving USD 1.2 million.
Mental coach Paddy Upton revealed that he has been speaking with Gukesh weekly for the past six months, aiming to prepare him so thoroughly that no additional guidance would be necessary during the match itself. Upton emphasized that one common error players make is believing they need to drastically change their approach for their first major event. pic.twitter.com/64y7qm1Fvk
— chess24 (@chess24com) December 12, 2024
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