World Chess Championship 2024 D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, Match 10 Live Updates: Gukesh Defends With Black Pieces in Singapore

World Chess Championship 2024, D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Game 10 Live Updates: The ninth round clash between young Indian star D Gukesh and reigning world champion Ding Liren was a gripping encounter that showcased the depth of their chess prowess.

Gukesh’s choice of the Catalan opening with the white pieces demonstrated his strong command of strategic openings, aiming for central control. Both players navigated the opening phase with precision, adhering to established theory.

As the game progressed, the dynamic changed, with Ding consuming significantly more time than Gukesh, which could indicate the complexity of the position or his deliberations on critical moves. The midgame saw a series of bold captures and exchanges, with Gukesh surprisingly gaining a slight advantage, catching Ding off guard.

However, Ding’s resilience and defensive abilities were on full display as he spent a lot of time on crucial moves, managing to extricate himself from this precarious position. The game became increasingly tactical, with both players sacrificing material to gain positional advantages, demonstrating their willingness to take calculated risks.

Despite Gukesh’s efforts to secure victory, recognizing the importance of capitalizing on his advantage before Ding’s next games with the white pieces, the game ultimately drifted into a draw after 54 moves. It was the sixth straight draw in their intense championship series, leaving the score deadlocked at 4.5-4.5.

Gukesh’s thoughts after the match highlighted the missed opportunities on both sides, recognizing the high standard of play and entertaining nature of the matches. His confidence going into the remaining five games suggests the championship is still wide open, with both players set to continue their fierce fight for supremacy.

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Game 10: moves:

d4 Nf6
Nf3 d5
Bf4 e6
e3 c5
Be2 Bd6
dxc5 Fxc5
c4 OO
OO Nc6
Nc3 dxc4
Bxc4 Ch5