“Ding Liren Opens Up on Loss to D Gukesh at World Chess Championship 2024”

The World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore came to a dramatic conclusion last week as Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren lost to India’s D Gukesh in a stunning upset. Gukesh, at just 17 years old, became the youngest ever world champion after a decisive Game 14 where Ding made a costly error.

Following his defeat, Ding faced accusations of deliberately losing the match from Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov. Former world champions Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik also questioned the quality of chess displayed throughout the 14-game tie between Ding and Gukesh.

In response to the criticism, Ding defended himself and Gukesh, stating that the quality of the games was not as low as some suggested. He explained that he put in a lot of effort to understand the positions and make strategic decisions during the match.

Despite the controversy, Gukesh emerged victorious with 7.5 points to Ding’s 6.5, securing a massive prize of USD 1.3 million. The young Indian player’s historic win has shaken up the world of chess and solidified his place among the game’s elite.

The chess community is now eagerly awaiting the next moves from both Ding and Gukesh as they continue their careers in the competitive world of professional chess.