Current Date 07 Jan, 2025

Gukesh's Bold Move Makes Him World Chess Championship Favorite

The 11th game of the World Chess Championship between Gukesh and Ding Liren seemed headed for a draw, with no clear advantage for either side. Both players took their time, with Ding spending an hour on four moves and Gukesh over 60 minutes calculating a single move. However, Gukesh surprised everyone with an unexpected knight move to a1 on move 25. This bold, unconventional play left Ding struggling to respond, leading to time pressure that ultimately worked against him.