After De Gukesh’s impressive win over title holder Ding Liren in World Chess Championship match 14, Grandmaster Susan Polgar explains how the 18-year-old Indian “overcame the odds”, while the 32-year-old from China “ultimately self-destructed”. .”
“D Gukesh overcame all hardships and challenges, and kept up the pressure! Ding finally self-destructed and cracked,” she wrote on X.
Gukesh became the youngest chess world champion after defeating the defending champion Ding Liren of China in a dramatic manner in the final match of 14 games in Singapore on Thursday.
Gukesh won Thursday’s match with the black pieces when Ding buckled under pressure and the commentators erred in a comfortable position, clinching the title in a final score of 7.5-6.5.
The youngest in history, the historic reaction of the 18-year-old world champion! @DGukesh Overcame all difficulties and challenges, and persevered under relentless pressure! Ding finally self-destruct and crack!
So what did we learn from the last game and this game?
– time… pic.twitter.com/TIMpgxKR6r
— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) December 12, 2024
Learning from Game 14 Susan
Susan explains what she learned from the final match as Gukesh made the most of Liren’s mistakes.
“Time pressure can be deadly, even in a drawn endgame or harmless situation.
“It’s never over until the players shake hands. So players have to be alert 100% of the time!
“Energy levels and alertness must be at peak levels throughout the game, as well as during the game. Therefore, physical, mental and emotional fitness are all important!
In her next post, Susan says, Gukesh has not yet reached his peak.
“Gukesh displayed an incredible level of fighting spirit, nerves of steel, great mental toughness, insane levels of self-belief, etc., all qualities of a champion, and he just turned 18 at the end of May! He is professional, mature, humble and always with class. Conduct!
Final moments to become the youngest world chess champion! @DGukesh An incredible level of fighting spirit, nerves of steel, great mental toughness, insane levels of self-belief, etc., displayed all the qualities of a champion, and he just turned 18 years old… pic.twitter.com/IYPsUnAvuS
— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) December 12, 2024
“He is nowhere near his peak yet and he will only get better! This is exciting for chess and for India, the biggest chess loving country!
“He will also be a wonderful ambassador for chess in the years to come!
“Biggest congratulations to the new world champion, his family and the Indian chess community.”
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