Fans Chant for D Gukesh, Celebrate as 18-Year-Old Beats Ding Liren in Game 11 of World Chess Championship 2024, Gains 6-5 Lead With Three Games Remaining (Watch Video)
The 18-year-old would aim at becoming the youngest to be challenging for the World Chess Championship title and has gained an advantage over the Chinese Grand Master with a victory in Game 11. Earlier this year, was part of the Indian men's chess team that won the gold medal at Chess Olympiad in Budapest.
Fans chanted for D Gukesh and celebrated as he defeated Ding Liren in Game 11 of the World Chess Championship 2024 on Sunday, December 8. The 18-year-old outclassed the defending champion Ding Liren while playing with white pieces and obtained a 6-5 lead after a series of exciting draws. In a video that has gone viral on social media, fans were seen chanting the 18-year-old's name and also cheering for him as he won the contest to gain an advantage with three more games remaining. Earlier, Ding Liren had won Game 1 and D Gukesh had fought back, securing a victory in Game 3. D Gukesh Beats Ding Liren in Game 11 of World Chess Championship 2024, Gains Lead for the First Time Against Defending Champion.
Fans Chant for D Gukesh, Celebrate as He Beats Ding Liren
🇮🇳 Gukesh D fans celebrating as Game 11 swings in his favor! 🏆 #DingGukesh pic.twitter.com/M0NR5qpCMr
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) December 8, 2024
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