HEADLINE OF THE WEEK
World Championship Game 10: A solid draw
The tenth game was the most uneventful game so far at FIDE World Championship Match 2024, presented by Google. It was the shortest game in terms of duration which lasted just over 2.5 hours. However, in terms of moves it is the second-shortest game after Game 2 which lasted 23 moves. Ding Liren's strategy can be surmised as he wants to survive the Classical games and beat Gukesh in tie-breaks, as it is well-known by now that shorter time controls are not the Challenger's forte. Gukesh is happy to draw with black. He will try to push with the remaining two whites he has left and want to finish things off before the tie-breaks. Game 11 starts today at 5 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Eng Chin An
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGER GUKESH TEACHES YOU ATTACKING CHESS!
18-year-old D Gukesh is playing the World Chess Championship match against Ding Liren right now. How did the youngster manage to achieve so much at such a tender age? While Gukesh is a universal player, there are three qualities of his play that stand out - Attack, Calculation, and Imagination. In this Fritztrainer: “Attack like a Super GM” with Gukesh we touch upon all these aspects of his play, with special emphasis on how you can become a better attacking player. Gukesh explains his games in great depth, and questions are asked at the appropriate moment to help you understand the intricacies of the position. Complete games are chosen so that you not only learn how to attack, but also how to build an attack. Games include Gukesh's wins over world-class players like Rapport, Abdusattorov, Sargissian, Jones and more.
IM Sagar Shah sits together with Gukesh and asks him relevant questions that will help you gain a lot of critical insights. This week, we have a special offer running - use the coupon code "GOGUKESH" to get a 10% discount on Attack Like a Super GM by D Gukesh! This offer is only valid till 15th December 2024 - get it now!
LATEST NEWS OF THE WEEK
Qatar Masters 2024 R5: Karthikeyan Murali and Shant Sargsyan are coleaders
GM Karthikeyan Murali continues his great form at Qatar Masters 2024. He defeated GM Pouya Idani (IRI) in the fifth round to maintain his lead. GM Shant Sargsyan (ARM) won against GM Arkadij Naiditsch (BUL) to stay at the top. The coleaders, Karthikeyan and Shant will inevitably clash against each other in sixth round. The world no.4, GM Arjun Erigaisi scored a victory against GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly to maintain his pursuit 4/5. GM Raja Rithvik R outplayed GM Pranav V to also take his score 4/5. Today is the sole rest day. Round 6 starts tomorrow Monday 9th December at 4 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Saji Mathew
15th KIIT GM Open R8: Savchenko wins an 18-move miniature, regains sole lead
GM Boris Savchenko made a short work of GM Evgeniy Podolchenko in just 18 moves in Round 8 of 15th KIIT International Chess Festival 2024. Savchenko has regained sole lead 7/8. He is closely closely by followed by seven players including four Indians - IM Aronyak Ghosh, IM Kaustuv Kundu, Utkal Ranjan Sahoo and GM Sayantan Das at 6.5/8 each. Kaustuv and Aronyak drew with GM Van Huy Nguyen (VIE) and IM Viani Antonio Dcunha, Sayantan and Utkal defeated IM David Gochelashvili and Sriram Shravan respectively. Kaustuv will face Savchenko in the penultimate round. Round 9 starts today at 3 p.m. IST. Photo: Swayangsu Satyakam
Elllobregat Open: Yahli Maintains Sole Lead with Two Rounds to Go
The Elllobregat Open Chess 2024 has reached its final and most intense stage, with only two rounds remaining to determine the champion. Israel’s GM Yahli Sokolovsky remains in the lead with 6.5 points, following a strategically played draw against top-seed GM Cristobal Henriquez Villagra in the 8th round. The tournament has already showcased thrilling battles and remarkable performances across the board. As the event nears its conclusion, players are not only competing for the prestigious title but also for coveted international norms. Over its last four editions, this tournament has produced an impressive 38 international norms, and this year promises to add more names to that legacy. Among Indian players, WIM Tejaswini G revived her chances for a WGM norm with a strong win in the 8th round. Photos & Report by Niklesh Jain
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