Russian Chess Federation President Andrei Filatov Accuses Ding Liren of Deliberate Loss Against D Gukesh in FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Final, Calls for Investigation
Andrei Filatov has asked FIDE to launch an investigation after China's Ding Liren lost to India's D Gukesh in the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Final. As per Andrei Filatov, Ding Liren lost the match deliberately.
Andrei Filatov, the President of the Chess Federation of Russia who is also a FIDE honorary member has accused Ding Liren of deliberately losing the D Gukesh in the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Final. Gukesh defeated Liren by 7.5:6.5 to become the youngest-ever FIDE World Chess Champion. Andrei Filatov has asked FIDE to start an investigation into this matter. "The result of the last game caused bewilderment among professionals and chess fans", said Andrei Filatov. Gukesh became the 18th world champion and second from India after Vishwanathan Anand.
Andrei Filatov Accuses Ding Liren
The President of the Chess Federation of Russia🇷🇺, FIDE honorary member Andrei Filatov, accuses Ding Liren🇨🇳 of losing on purpose, and asks @FIDE_chess to start an investigation:@FIDE_chess @tassagency_en https://t.co/mPpSjwj2xK pic.twitter.com/SANqHdhVEI— Peter Heine Nielsen (@PHChess) December 12, 2024
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