Chess legend Magnus Carlsen has criticized the ongoing World Chess Championship match between Ding Liren and D Gukesh, stating that it does not seem like a game between two World Championship contenders. With the match tied at 6-6 and two games remaining, Carlsen believes Ding has emerged as the favorite due to his positional understanding while Gukesh has made it easy for his opponent. American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura also believes Ding has the upper hand, given his strong performance in shorter time formats.
Magnus Carlsen Criticizes World Chess Championship Match Between Ding Liren and D Gukesh
Chess legend Magnus Carlsen has expressed his dissatisfaction with the ongoing World Chess Championship match between Ding Liren and D Gukesh. In an interview with Chess24, Carlsen said that the match "does not seem like a game between two World Championship contenders."
Carlsen, who is widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, pointed to Gukesh's shaky play and his tendency to make mistakes as reasons for his criticism. "Gukesh has made it easy for Ding," Carlsen said. "He has not played with the precision that is required at this level."
American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura echoed Carlsen's assessment, saying that Ding has "the clear upper hand" due to his strong performance in shorter time formats.
Ding Liren, the reigning Fide Grand Prix champion, is currently tied with Gukesh at 6-6 after 12 games. The match is scheduled to conclude with two more games on August 9th.
Background
Ding Liren and D Gukesh are two of the most promising young chess players in the world. Ding, 29, is the highest-rated Chinese player and has been ranked among the top 10 players in the world for several years. Gukesh, 16, is the youngest player ever to qualify for the Candidates Tournament, which determines the challenger for the World Championship.
The World Chess Championship is the most prestigious event in chess. It is held every two years and features the world's top players competing for the title of World Champion.
Top 5 FAQs
According to Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, Ding Liren is the favorite to win due to his experience and strong performance in shorter time formats.
Ding Liren is known for his positional understanding and strong endgame play. D Gukesh is known for his attacking style and tactical brilliance.
The World Chess Championship match is played over 14 games. The player with the most points after 14 games wins the match.
The World Chess Championship has been held since 1886. The first World Champion was Wilhelm Steinitz. Magnus Carlsen has been the World Champion since 2013.
The other major chess tournaments include the Candidates Tournament, the Fide Grand Prix, and the World Cup.
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