Chinese GM doesn't hide his feelings and often reveals his inner turmoil and struggles in a sport where being poker-faced is considered a virtue.

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.

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.

Gukesh converted his advantage in the third game against Ding Liren. Winning Game 3 mattered even more as Thursday is the first rest day.

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

Every win in the World Championship 2024 will provide D Gukesh an opportunity to add close to Rs crore in Indian rupees to his bank account. Overall, Gukesh could earn more than Rs 10 crore in prize money at World Chess Championship 2024.

Both D Gukesh and Ding Liren now have 1.5 points each after the second game ended in a draw on Tuesday and a victory for the Indian on Wednesday

Explore the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship with D Gukesh Vs Ding Liren. Get details on the match schedule, rules, and the $2.5M prize fund.

Ding Liren and D Gukesh are set to clash in a 14-game World Chess Championship match in Singapore from November 25 to December 13. Gukesh, 18, aims to

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.

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.