D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, highlights of the World Chess Championship: Gukesh beats Ding and becomes the youngest world champion of all time

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, World Chess Championship Highlights: Gukesh is the youngest world champion ever.

On move 17, Liren turned the tide in his favor, bringing back his under-fire knight and then countering with his black bishop, giving Gukesh pause again. The final began with Liren tempting Gukesh with a queen compromise. After Gukesh finally accepted it, it meant Liren was only aiming for a draw to force a tie-break.

When the game looked like it was headed for a draw, Liren suddenly made a big mistake on move 55 by moving his rook to f2, which Gukesh noticed immediately. Then it became a king versus pawn game as the defending champion accepted defeat and Gukesh was defeated. The result also marked India’s second world chess champion.

After the surprising defeat, Liren said: “It took me a while to realize I made a mistake.”

“I think I played my best tournament of the year. I could be better, but given yesterday’s luck, losing in the end is a fair result. I regret nothing.”

“Thank you. I’ll keep playing.”

Meanwhile, an emotional Gukesh said: “Actually, I wasn’t aware of it when he played Rf2. When I finally realized it, it was the best moment of my life.”

“We all know who Ding is. He has been one of the best players in history for several years. Seeing him fight and seeing how much pressure he endured and the fight he put up… For me he is a real world champion. “He fought like a real champion and I’m really sorry for Ding and his team. First I would like to thank my opponent – without him it wouldn’t have been the same.

“I’ve been dreaming about this and living this moment since I was 6 or 7 years old. Every chess player wants to live this moment – and being one of them means… I’m living my dream. I would like to.” Thank God, this entire journey – from the candidates to here – could only be possible through God.

“I am truly grateful to all the people who have accompanied me on this journey. I want to thank everyone, but the kind of feelings I’m feeling right now… I’m going to say something stupid (laughs).

“I represent my country. 11 years ago, India was stripped of its title. As I watched in 2013 and looked into the glass box, I thought it would be so cool to be there one day. I had a dream 10 years ago to get the title back. There’s nothing better than that,” he added.

D Gukesh (Black) vs Ding Liren (White) Game 14 moves:

1. Nf3 d5

2. g3 c5

3. Bg2 Nc6

4. d4 e6

5. OO cxd4

6. Nxd4 Nge7

7. c4 Nxd4

8. Qxd4 Nc6

9. Qd1 d4

10.e3 bc5

11. exd4 Bxd4

12. Nc3 OO

13. Nb5 Bb6

14. b3 a6

15. Nc3 Bd4

16. Bb2 e5

17. Qd2 Be6

18.Nd5 b5

19. cxb5 axb5

20. Nf4 exf4

21. Bxc4 Bxb2

22. Qxb2 Rb8

23. Rfd1 Qb6

24. Bf3 fxg3

25. hxg3 b4

26. a4 bxa3 (!)

27. Rxa3 g6

28. Qd4 Qb5

29. b4 Qxb4

30. Qxb4 Rxb4

31. Ra8 Rxa8

32. Bxa8 g5

33. Bd5 Bf5

34. Rc1 Qg7

35. Rc7 Bg6

36. Rc4 Rb1+

37. Kg2 Re1

38. Rb4 h5

39. Ra4 Re5

40. Bf3 Kh6

41. Kg1 Re6

42. Rc4 g4

43. Bd5 Rd6

44. Bb7 Kg5

45. f3 f5

46. ​​fxg4 hxg4

47. Rb4 Bf7

48. Kf2 Rd2+

49. Kg1 Kf6

50. Rb6+ Kg5

51. Rb4 Be6

52. Ra4 Rb2

53. Ba8 Kf6

54. Rf4 Ke5

55. Rf2 Rxf2

56. Kxf2 Bd5

57. Bxd5 Kxd5

58. Ke3 Ke5