Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:03am on 05 Dec 2024,Thursday Sports
Indian chess prodigy Gukesh stunned the chess world again during his World Chess Championship match against Ding Liren by rejecting a draw offer. In game 8, Gukesh was in a disadvantageous position but chose to continue the game, defying a threefold repetition that would have led to a draw. His decision earned admiration from chess legends like Magnus Carlsen, who called it “baffling” but “fascinating.” Judit and Susan Polgar also praised the 18-year-old for his bold mindset, with Susan noting his relentless approach to “bulldoze” his opponent. Gukesh’s fearless play continues to make waves in the chess world.
