The World Chess Championship 2024 Game 1-6
The World Chess Championship 2024 is currently taking place started November 25 at Equarius Hotel at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore between the current World Champion Ding Liren and challenger Dommaraju Gukesh in a 14-game match.
Here’s a hypothetical overview of the first three rounds of a championship match between Ding Liren and D Gukesh:
In Round 1: The match opened with Ding Liren opting for the French Defense, his opening repertoire, a line known for its complexity and rich tactical opportunities.
Gukesh opted with 10. g4, seeking take initiative on the kingside, but in his interview after the game, this move is out of his preparation and playing with his own. The game quickly escalated into a sharp position, with both players demonstrating their preparation. Ding maneuvered skillfully, creating pressure on Gukesh’s position. After several moves, Gukesh miscalculated on move 22 Qe1? and allowed Ding to seize a decisive advantage. Ding capitalized on the error, ensuring his first win of the match.
Result: Ding Liren 1 - 0 Gukesh
In Round 2: Gukesh regrouped for Round 2, playing the Guioco Piano opening, aiming for a solid yet dynamic structure. Ding, however, traded pieces (queen and bishops) to simplify the position and repeated the moves on move 21 to 23.
This game showcased Gukesh's calmness and composure in the match. As there will be more 12 games to go.
Result: Ding Liren 1/2 - 1/2 Gukesh
In Round 3: With the match at 1.5 to 0.5 in Ding's favor, Gukesh needed a win to level the score. He opted for a Queen Indian Exchange Defense, an audacious choice to unsettle Ding. The game unfolded with deep positional understanding and some tactical fireworks, as Gukesh sacrificed a pawn at d4 for active piece play and tactical tricks. Ding played a dubious 18...Rh5?! and miscalculated the White strong move on 23. Ne2! which leads to white material gains and superior position. Gukesh, undeterred, launched a bold offensive, placing Ding on the verge of collapse. In a thrilling finish, Gukesh’s tenacity paid off as he forced Ding into a miscalculation, claiming a critical victory.
Result: Gukesh 1-0 Ding Liren
In Round 4: The game went through Reti Opening, which gives Black a queenside passed as Gukesh pushed his c-pawn at move 25, but easily blocked by Ding's queen at c4. In the end, from moved 38-42, they agreed for draw by repetition of moves (Ke4 Rd4+, Ke3 Rd5, Ke4....)
Result: Ding Liren 1/2 Gukesh
In Round 5: Gukesh played 1. e4 again, as expected Ding replied with his favorite French Defence. In the 3rd move, Gukesh diverted into exchange variation 3. exd5 then immediate exchange of queen at move 6 which transposed to early endgame. After 29. Kf2 (diagram) Ding played 29...Bc6 missed the interesting move 29. Bh5!? =/+. In the end, the game converted into opposite bishops endgame which has more tendency for draw. At move 40, the game ended in a draw.
Result: Ding Liren 1/2 Gukesh
In Round 6: Ding opted for a London Opening, which is a very flexible which is not totally explored in the top chess tournaments. The game unfolded with immediate exchanged and some tactical fireworks, as both Gukesh and Ding castled in opposite sides to attack the King each other. After moved 22, Gukesh avoided the queen exchange and played 22...Qe7. At moved 46, they stlled for draw by repetition of moves.
Result: Ding Liren 1/2 Gukesh
Collected Game 1-6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNWgWinDzoc&list=PL02Y7vIjqOsX2TFe0vYwABA9uGW3SwTdf
Overall Standings After Round 6:
Both Ding Liren and Dommaraju Gukesh have 3/6 each.
The championship continues to heat up, with both players showcasing extraordinary skill and determination on the board. Fans eagerly anticipate the next rounds as they unfold in this exhilarating clash of titans.
By Coach Gerald Ferriol