Gukesh's win against Ding Liren in the third game of the World Chess Championship continues the rich tradition where India's Grandmasters have never been bogged down despite an early setback.

Ding Liren officially lost to D Gukesh on time in the Round 3 of World Chess Championship 2024, but it was the 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster’s excellent preparation and confident game that allowed him to win his first match.

D Gukesh gained a psychological advantage over reigning champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship with his strategic planning and first victory. The scores are tied at 1.5-1.5, with Gukesh leveraging strong preparation and Liren struggling with calculation in the third game.

At just 18 years old, Gukesh is setting out on an ambitious journey to become the youngest world chess champion in history. He faces Ding Liren at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa in a championship that traces its roots back to 1886.

India's Grandmaster D Gukesh on Wednesday logged this first win against defending champion Ding Liren in World

Teenage Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has gained a psychological edge over defending champion Ding Liren in the World Championship. With scores tied at 1.5-1.5, Gukesh's preparation and recent victory have boosted his confidence.

Indian grandmaster D Gukesh is currently playing the biggest tournament of his chess career as he lock horns against China's Ding Liren in a series of matches for the World Chess Championship title. The Indian is the youngest challenger for the world title.

Gukesh managed to win the third game, but he will need to be at his best going forward. Any mistake could significantly harm his chances of becoming only the 2nd Indian to win.

Gukesh earned a whopping Rs 1.68 crore paycheque as per the regulations in place for the World Chess Championship 2024, as decided by the global governing body of chess, FIDE.

India Chess Grandmaster Gukesh managed to secure a spectacular win against Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship to stay on level terms.