D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: Live Coverage of FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Game 3 | Updates and Analysis

The FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 is heating up as D Gukesh from India takes on reigning champion Ding Liren in Game 3 at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. After a tough loss in the opening game followed by a draw in the second, Gukesh is looking to level the score today with the advantage of playing with White pieces.

In a thrilling encounter, Gukesh has been playing aggressively, aiming to challenge Ding Liren at every turn. With a huge time advantage of one hour over his opponent after 13 moves, Gukesh is showing his determination to make a comeback in this 14-game showdown.

The game took an interesting turn as Ding Liren advanced his h-pawn, exchanging it with Gukesh’s g4 pawn to open up the h-file. With the queens off the board early in the game, the players are now heading towards a decisive result rather than a draw.

Adding to the excitement, the legendary Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, along with David Howell and IM Jovanka Houska, are providing commentary for the game, offering their insights and perspectives on the strategic moves being made.

As the match progresses, Gukesh will need to secure at least 7 more points to stay in the race for the title. With Ding Liren currently leading with 1.5 points to Gukesh’s 0.5, the Indian challenger has his work cut out for him as he aims to become the youngest ever chess champion.

Stay tuned for more updates on this intense battle between D Gukesh and Ding Liren at the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024!