Ding Liren Worried About Losing Badly to Gukesh in World Chess Championship: Honest Interview

World champion Ding Liren has opened up about his concerns ahead of the World Chess Championship battle against India’s Gukesh. In a candid interview, Ding Liren admitted that he is worried about losing very badly to the in-form Gukesh, who many grandmasters have picked to become the 18th world champion.

Ding Liren, who has been struggling with his form since becoming the world champion last year, expressed his desire to become a different player by the time of the championship. Despite not having lost to Gukesh in a classical match, Ding Liren acknowledged the challenge ahead and emphasized the need to slow down Gukesh’s pace to have winning chances.

The Chinese GM also reflected on his recent performances, describing his current un-winning streak as his longest and attributing his struggles to a lack of ambition and mood swings during games. However, Ding Liren expressed gratitude for the support he has received from fans and emphasized the need to show that he deserves it by improving his performance.

With the World Chess Championship set to begin later this month in Singapore, all eyes will be on the highly anticipated battle between Ding Liren and Gukesh. Chess enthusiasts around the world will be eagerly awaiting to see if Ding Liren can overcome his challenges and put up a strong fight against his formidable opponent.