Dramatic start of the World Chess Championship 2024, as Ding Liren stuns Gukesh with the black pieces in game 1. In just a few hours Ding Liren left all experts, pundits, and statisticians jaw-dropped by playing solid, yet aggressive chess, while keeping his composure and taking the chances. Agadmator, who published a detailed analysis of Ding Liren’s win in game 1, has summed up the situation with just one meme. All details on Gukesh – Ding: Preview / Schedule / Live / More: Opening ceremony, Press conference, and Drawing of colors Social networks: Twitter/X / Facebook
Reminder: the only two decisive games between Gukesh and Ding Liren went in favor of Ding Liren. Both were with the black pieces and both in Tata Steel (replay them here). History repeats right at the start of the World Chess Championship 2024! The next Tata Steel 2025 is going to happen next January.
