Gukesh D displayed his calm and focused approach in the 11th game of the World Chess Championship against Ding Liren. In a dramatic twist, Ding Liren made a critical blunder under time pressure, giving Gukesh a crucial victory in their world title match on Sunday.
This win gave the 18-year-old Indian challenger a 6-5 lead, marking the first time he was ahead in the score with just three games left. The shocking end to this intense battle has brought Gukesh very close to breaking Garry Kasparov's record as the youngest undisputed chess world champion, a goal now within his reach.
In the tense final moments, with both players running out of time, Ding Liren made a costly mistake. Gukesh, seizing the opportunity, sacrificed his Queen brilliantly, forcing Ding to resign and securing a remarkable win.
This bold move highlighted Gukesh's ability to stay calm under pressure and gave him a significant advantage in the match.
Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh credited his team's preparation for his success, especially for the strong opening advantage he gained in the game.
He said, "My team did amazing work in this line. I felt it was very interesting, and the risk-reward ratio was nice because I knew I would surprise him."
Gukesh also dismissed the idea that Ding Liren was playing for a draw, stating, "I don't think my opponent was playing for draws – he had better positions during the match. It's a 14-game match, and you can't plan to take it to tiebreaks. In chess, mistakes always happen."
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