A LESSER-KNOWN tactical innovation, a series of mistakes and an Everestian defence were the hallmarks of game seven of the World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and D Gukesh.
The final result after 72 moves and over five hours was a draw. But it doesn't even begin to capture the true nature of a wild game seven. It was best summed up by Ding Liren who said he was 'beaten multiple times' during the game.
The World champion lost after the Opening. He was also lost and down on the clock after the middle game.
Yet, he somehow tapped into the deepest corner of his mental reserves to save half a point when the engine was favouring Gukesh for the vast majority of the encounter. The Indian, just after time control, had made two inaccuracies in three moves. When he had a significant advantage, he moved 44...Kel when the computer had suggested a trade of his white light-coloured bishop for Liren's pesky knight.
Denne historien er fra December 04, 2024-utgaven av The New Indian Express.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra December 04, 2024-utgaven av The New Indian Express.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Shahid, Triptii Start Filming for Vishal Bhardwaj's Next
Vishal Bhardwaj has started shooting for his upcoming action-thriller with Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri.
DREAM OF A DYSTOPIA
Individual opinions might differ on several counts over Justin Kurzel's The Order, but for two points of consensus: its eerie sense of timeliness and relevance in these hate-filled, polarizing times, and a solid performance by an unrecognizable Jude Law.
Ghost of Tsushima Anime Series to Release in 2027
SONY'S Crunchyroll has announced an anime adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima, the critically acclaimed video game by Sucker Punch Productions.
BOOKS, BARGAINS, AND BIG FINDS
If you grew up in Chennai, chances are the Chennai Book Fair was one of your earliest glimpses into a world brimming with stories.
India Open: Hosts to field 21 players
STAR shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu will headline host India's largest-ever contingent of 21 players at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here from January 14.
Bahadur Singh elected new AFI chief, Mehta secretary
THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has ushered in changes after Adille Sumariwalla finished three four-year terms as president.
Lancers secure first win in HIL
KALINGA Lancers secured their first win of Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday.
Chennai Open International: Iniyan in sole lead
TN Grandmaster Pa Iniyan emerged sole leader with seven points after beating IM Sammed Jayakumar Shete of Maharashtra in the eighth round of the 15th Chennai Open International GM Chess tournament, organised by Tamil Nadu State Chess Association on Tuesday.
Cannot ever rule Djokovic out of title race: Sania
DESPITE entering the Australian Open field as No 7 seed, Novak Djokovic's lowest since 2018, former Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza believes that one cannot count the experienced player out yet.
LAST CHANCE SALOON FOR SHARMA, KOHLI?
Focus will be on the duo when ODI squad for England series is announced in the next few days