Defending champion Ding Liren clinched a thrilling victory against Indian prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju in the first game of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore! 🌏🔥 The Chinese Grandmaster, playing with black pieces, turned the tables with strategic brilliance after a tense four-hour showdown.
Gukesh, 18, surprised audiences by opening with an aggressive e-pawn move, but Ding countered with a French Defense—a rare choice he later called a deliberate tactic to unsettle his rookie opponent. 🧠💡 “This was his first World Championship, and he might have been nervous,” Ding revealed post-match, highlighting his psychological edge.
The game shifted as Ding capitalized on Gukesh’s mid-game miscalculations, converting positional advantages into an unstoppable endgame. 🎯 “It all depended on alertness,” admitted Gukesh, whose bold kingside attack backfired. The loss marks the first decisive opener in a title match since 2010!
With Ding set to play white in Game 2, chess fans worldwide are glued to this generational clash. Will experience triumph again, or can the young challenger bounce back? 🤔🔜 Follow @NewspaperAmigo for live updates!
