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“Ding Liren Blunder Gives Gukesh Dommaraju Lead in World Chess Championship Match”

In a stunning turn of events, Ding Liren made a critical blunder in Game 11 of the World Chess Championship match against Gukesh Dommaraju, giving the Indian challenger a decisive lead in the overall score. This unexpected mistake by Ding Liren has put Gukesh in front for the first time in the match, with a 6-5 lead and only three games left to play.

The 18-year-old Gukesh, hailing from Chennai, is now on the brink of potentially becoming the youngest undisputed world champion in chess history, surpassing the record set by Garry Kasparov. The match, taking place at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, has been filled with intense competition and strategic gameplay from both players.

Despite facing personal difficulties and being considered an underdog in his first world title defense, Ding Liren has shown resilience and determination throughout the match. However, his recent blunder has put his championship hopes in jeopardy, as Gukesh now holds the advantage heading into the final games.

The chess world is abuzz with excitement and anticipation as the World Chess Championship match continues to unfold. With the possibility of tiebreak games looming if the score remains tied after 14 games, both players are gearing up for a thrilling conclusion to determine the next world champion.

Stay tuned for more updates on this historic chess showdown as Gukesh and Ding Liren battle it out for the ultimate prize in the world of chess.

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