Game 14: Ding Liren vs Gukesh D | World Chess Championship 2024

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World Chess Championship 2024 (Ding Liren vs Gukesh D) kzbin.info/aero/PLQsLDm9Rq9bGj5EHpnnc4yN_dFHJ4Zn5X

[@johnanderson8548]

The "Tale of the Tape" graph is missing at the end of the video.

[@CSRgamer]

​@@johnanderson8548dead even the whole game until the blunder which is completely winning

[@ytlimrobert2372]

Loosing move,big mistake-lost the game

[@superfisto]

Props to Gukesh. His fighting spirit won me over. Ding seemed to always go for the draw.

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[@ytashu33]

Love how Jerry is able to explain both the "big picture situation", eg: That "strategy should be to exchange one piece, but ideally not both, and then push the 1 pawn advantage", as well as the tactical considerations, like "Not move x, which would allow the opponent king to get opposition, but move y, which retains the opposition and outflanks the enemy king". The enjoyment of the game increases multi-fold when you can understand not only what is happening and why, but also WHY something is NOT happening. eg: "move x", which seems natural, is NOT a good idea, either because of tactical or strategic consideration. LOVE IT!

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​@umarhasan8580 he has published multiple. "How to reassess your chess" is a positional masterpiece buy it in paper if you only buy 1 chess book in your life, this is the one.

[@danwhiteman2529]

Thank you for posting this series Jerry.

[@buchnejf]

Can we upvote a non spoiler comment like this one!

[@Matthew-bu7fg]

You alluded to it, I think part of the problem for Ding is it just felt he was trying to speed things along until tiebreaks and to me it felt as though he was frustrated that there was no easy way of forcing a draw. Patience has been rewarded!

[@aram9167]

But the draw was arguably easy. It was a simple fortress. But he rushed it and lost.

[@rajugoborvas8964]

He played not well today

[@pseudosam2458]

This is a fitting end to what felt like Ding playing for draws the whole match and Gukesh playing for wins.

[@wzdew]

Ding was not playing for draws the whole match. It may look like that on the surface, but there were so many tricky ideas in the way he was playing. Gukesh was playing at an impressive level of accuracy.

[@LukeLongboneOfficial]

Gukesh being youngest champ ever AND being so humble while thanking his opponent and God after winning. Remarkable.

[@AlintraxAika]

The only problem is that god doesn't exist 😞

[@saldownik]

@@AlintraxAika this is just unproven rumor

[@critical_analysis]

​@@AlintraxAikaWe don't know anything for certain. Humility is a great trait to have.

[@brainstorm4207]

watched it live and couldn't believe the ending. Congrats to Gukesh. I dont think Ding will ever get over this one.

[@PsychologyAcademia]

Nepo did after Ding forced him to blunder in that world championship.

[@MoonBurn13]

I thought for absolute certain it was a draw, right up until you pointed us to Ding’s subtle blunder. Good “poker face”, Jerry.

[@micke7]

Sadly I couldn't avoid seeing titles on KZbin with spoilers myself

[@thomascawley7056]

Thank you for your great coverage Jerry! Still the best on KZbin for casual players trying to learn the game

[@BalrajBennabhaktula]

Jerry you're the best

[@ragas2845]

Thank you. - Tom

[@callumgrant6036]

I've been following Jerry since 2014. He's always been my resource for the best chess content on this platform. Once again, he has proved that with this world chess championship. Thank you, Jerry.

[@bjorntorlarsson]

Gukesh after the Rf2 move very much looked as if in disbelief. Closed his eyes for a minute. And as he opened the eyes, his face forcefully broke out in a smile. It is true! It is over. He can now finally relax his weeks long regime of disciplined focus.

[@KingoftheJuice18]

Jerry, you did a great job of not revealing what was coming up. Not easy. I was totally caught off guard when Ding blundered. Really good coverage of the match.

[@nyern]

I find it quite poetic that Gukesh won in the end by pushing every game to its end and forcing his opponent to answer every question correctly. It is reminiscent of how Ding himself won against Nepo, refusing the draw and forcing Ian to defend accurately which in the end he failed to do.

[@buchnejf]

Don’t upvote spoiler comments!

[@wiggle3076]

Love when i open a video and instantly see someone spoil the full thing 😂

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@@buchnejf don't look at comments if you don't know the result lol

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@@raymendez3403On mobile the comments appear as soon as u click on the video

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@@raymendez3403on mobile the first comment is shown automatically before you even open comments

[@kirkmason7079]

One more point of interest. When you live by the sword, you will die by the sword. Ding Liren won the World Chess Championship in 2022 with the move Rg6 against Nepo who was playing for a draw. Ding played Rf2 playing for a draw.

[@sagov9]

Obviously Ding was playing for a draw when he played Rf2. In that position there is really nothing else to play for. But I understand what you mean.

[@ArcaneTricksterRS]

@@sagov9 But it felt like he was playing for a draw the whole match. He was consistently going a pawn down just to get exchanges in and go into a draw-ish endgame.

[@sagov9]

@@ArcaneTricksterRS yes I agree

[@VOIP4ME]

Also: in 2023, the first decisive game was Nepo winning with black, and the last decisive game was Ding winning with black. In 2024: first decisive game is Ding winning with black, last decisive game is Gukesh winning with black

[@kirkmason7079]

@ good point

[@jaylow3708]

I'd just like to say "Thank You" for covering the series. Due to the time difference I was unable to watch the games live (so your decision to not cover them live like you did in prior years didn't affect me) but still got to see the games with your always excellent commentary attached.

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[@HaydenKinsmanMusic]

Hugely missed your live commentary on the games this year Jerry, but super glad we still get the recaps. Thanks for your work, friend!

[@hahahasan]

endgames can be so unforgiving

[@Slynk]

Great videos, great series. Love your work Jerry! I rarely comment but I'm always watching. Thank you for bringing out these videos so quickly. And no spoilers! Much appreciated 👍

[@ChessNetwork]

Thank you Slynk. 👍😎

[@Andyclish-Salamandingo]

Thank you Jerry, loved your videos / brilliant insight of the World Championships, superb analysis throughout the games, the best by far. Well done Gukesh 🎉 and commerastions to Ding, you'll bounce back. (12/12/2024)

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Thanks

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[@Digital_Deceivers_Shadow]

I have always wanted to learn to play chess. I’m too old now. But I thoroughly enjoyed your step by step explanation. It was simplified enough for us to understand and engaging enough to keep us interested. Thank you

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👍 Never too old. 😎

[@marktheexpositor]

Thank you for your hard work covering this, I did not follow this other than from your coverage, so it was fresh and I was surprised by the end. Great Job.

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[@peybak]

This shows how great chess players can win wars of attrition. Just keep playing and pressing until the opponent cracks and then capitalize. I remember when Magnus beat Vishy in 2014 in a what the analyzers were calling a drawn game in a similar fashion. Actually that game was even longer.

[@RyanEmmett]

What an amazing ending! Thanks for analysing all the games Jerry!

[@ChessNetwork]

Thanks Ryan. 👍

[@alexandershorse9021]

Gukesh’s attacking chess was richly rewarded. Worth remembering that out of the millions of players, Ding was a world champion. Only 17 players can match that brilliant achievement.

[@threethrushes]

World champion in name only. Everyone knows who the King is.

[@critical_analysis]

​@@threethrushesdemeaning others and insulting these humble and nice people is not good. It just reveals your own character. Reflect on your thinking

[@gautesmaaland]

Thanks, Jerry, the best way to experience the games is right here.

[@PerceivedREALITY999]

Thank you Jerry. Your detailed analysis of the World Chess Championship was outstanding. Ding must be disappointed with the blunder at the end. Congratulations Gukesh!

[@ChessNetwork]

Thank you for the compliment and for watching. 👍

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@@ChessNetwork You're welcome, greetings from Australia.

[@John-p7i5g]

Ding giving away the a pawn for nothing when there was no need to was when he lost the game. It indicates he was trying to get Gukesh into the mindset of agreeing to a draw. But he should have realised Gukesh would be at a disadvantage in the tie breaks so would fight for everything in classical. There were several very passive Ding-like moves earlier in the game, but this was the beginning of the end. The Bishop blunder was the end point.

[@exposfan94movies]

Why would Gukesh be at a disadvantage in the faster tie-break games? He is the one who plays faster. Ding was consistently up against the clock.

[@John-p7i5g]

@exposfan94movies true in classical. Apparently some are saying Ding is better at rapid and blitz though

[@biankaj.v.2218]

​@@John-p7i5ghe was the highest rated blitz player some time ago and the highest rated rapid player in 2023. Thats why

[@TheShadman47]

Thans so much for covering all 14 games - very illuminating with your analysis.

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[@Nash9r]

Best commentary/analysis this match. Thank you, Jerry!

[@looinrims]

“Playing for a draw with the white pieces is in some sense a crime against all of chess”

[@exposfan94movies]

Jerry nailed it. With 12 minutes remaining after time extension, Ding took three minutes to play Bishop to A8, and I think that was the silent move that lost the game.

[@ilyrm89]

Thank you very much for the coverage Jerry. I would love to see the matches live but, living in Europe, being at work during most of the matches does not make it possible to watch it. Coming home and knowing your recap of the match was waiting for me has been someting I have looked forward to every day. Thank you!

[@moesheri9385]

Thx Jerry 😊

[@deyesed]

What a finish.

[@FurkanKahraman.]

What a blunder!

[@critical_analysis]

​@@FurkanKahraman.WC is high pressure match, sometimes blunders happen. Ding and Gukesh are top players and really nice people.

[@00bikeboy]

Thanks for your work, Jerry 🖖

[@bobby5776]

Thank you Jerry for your wonderful coverage, your vids are always a delight!

[@teadrinker7098]

Sad ending for Ding.

[@ArcaneTricksterRS]

He never really tried to win. It was either forcing draws or capitalizing on blunders.

[@Litwinel]

Fitting end.

[@stoutlager6325]

Ding seemed relieved in the interviews after.

[@jonaszurba4906]

Hey Jerry, You did a great job with the recaps, wonderful explanations and insights as ever. I really appreciate you finding a format that includes the time display, especially since it played a big role in this match. You also did a great job as always of not showing any bias, but regardless of who you were rooting for, I am sure that everyone, myself included, when watching the livestream and seeing Rf2 on board when we were all so sure it would go into tie breaks were so shook and in disbelief. I personally was devastated for ding. I wanted to ask you - how did seeing that move make you feel, at least initially? Did you celebrate Gukesh's victory, or were you more sad knowing that Ding threw it all away, or were you sad that we will not be seeing the players playing the next day?

[@wzdew]

Thanks for your coverage Jerry. Sad way to go out for Ding. :(

[@HansPolak]

Gukesh went in as the favorite, but Ding didn't go down easily. Both players performed really well. It was a very interesting match. Congratulations to Gukesh.

[@shivakumargk3992]

Congratulations to Gukesh and India winning the world championship ❤❤❤

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Thanks!

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@@ChessNetwork You are very welcome. Keep up the good work.

[@raoeoiku7549]

Excellent coverage as always. Thank you Jerry!

[@gbu32]

Another game covered so well. Thanks for making it very interesting and covering all the different lines. "There is no such thing as chance. For whichever way you choose, right or left, it must lead to an end and that end is our destiny." ---Master Po

[@sayedelnemr9890]

Thank you Jerry for your effort. We really appreciate it 🙏

[@davidwagner6116]

Great analysis!

[@GALENGODIS]

Many thanks Jerry! My favorite youtube channel, and I don't even play chess. 😎

[@cfa61]

Thank you! The level of analysis you give, and at the end your move-by-move explanation of Gukesh's ability to force victory, is very helpful. The study you give of alternate lines is, for my level, great. A hard-fought match. Gukesh earned the Championship, and should enjoy it - but I am sure he wishes it had not come from a single blunder. Grateful for your excellent presentation!

[@davesmith5656]

Thanks for coverage!

[@ArcaneTricksterRS]

This series, for as fun as it was, makes me heavily appreciate Magnus existing in the World Championship match. Too many blunders in this match, mainly by Ding. Ba8 is a horrible move, not because it loses on its own because it's not, but because WHY NOT Bc6?? So many blunders, so many uninspiring positions that had potential. Carlsen was a different beast, his games especially against Caruana felt special.

[@trevorrogers95]

Carlsen is still the World Champ in my head. These other guys are good, but not as good as Magnus.

[@ArcaneTricksterRS]

@@trevorrogers95 Of course. Even Gukesh deep down knows this. The thing is, it will be massive for the chess world if Magnus announces that he gets back into the competition pool and will go into candidates.

[@charlesbland1073]

Great narration and explanations.

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Good explanation, Thanks.

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Wacthing ChessNetwork since 2009 ❤️

[@jerryholder6999]

Nice job, Jerry, getting us through these games.

[@dadidhabhar1284]

Thank you Jerry. Great coverage as always. Great job by you.

[@legatemichael]

Thank you jerry for covering another world chess championship for us.

[@scheimong]

Man what a terrible slip up by Ding. At the worst possible moment too.

[@michelnormandin8068]

Bonjour Jerry. A sincere thank you for the coverage of 2024 WCC. Well done. Félicitations !

[@anandvidekar1325]

Let's go Guki🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@JaiHarrington]

Thanks Jerry, great stuff!

[@rajannabyrappa5596]

It's tactics along with game knowledge made gukesh winner he never came in to the brain game of liren never accepted easy draw. it made liren tired. He was mentally down in crucial moves he was not to champion level. I appreciate gukesh for the achievement

[@dyl715]

Thanks for the terrific coverage! What an ending!

[@averycutetriangle586]

Congrats Gukesh, you fully deserve it. Thank you Jerry as well, great commentary!

[@fep_ptcp883]

Ding self pinned with rook to beat Ian, then blundered rook to be beaten by Gukesh

[@liamwickins9450]

Well done Jerry...still the best WC coverage by far 😊

[@chrishauser5505]

Has anyone lost a World Champion title in the last game with a blunder like that? Brutal. Once again, wonderful analysis, Jerry.

[@Joe-du9fr]

Thank you Jerry

[@RoyGazoff]

Jerry, thanks for your coverage 🙏

[@Zeabox]

That was an unlucky mouse slip by Ding

[@rodelmendoza9392]

thank you Jerry for a nice video

[@arlowicks9359]

I think Ding is an incredible player, definately worthy of being a champion but he was not suited for it. He seemed almost relieved during his press conference. His worst year in chess is the year he was titled champion. Congratz to Gukesh and I hope to see Ding return to his old form.

[@johannescuellar9021]

Thank you Jerry for these analyses!

[@AroundWayOther]

a fun wc to watch. congrats Gukesh! thank you for the great coverage jerry!

[@thomasdequincey5811]

I watched this whole thing and the only game I enjoyed was game 12. Overall - this world championship was a chore to watch. No wonder Magnus got out when he did.

[@lockdownfunforkids3855]

Absolute masterpiece. Game is explaining a big lesson that at the end only pawn helps ! Don't underestimate the power of the smallest aid available in the life ! Big big happiness is just to show off to others, the real one is within you, beside you. Admire it and win the game of life !!

[@KF1]

Jerry, man. I almost quit watching this vid at the end because it's obviously a draw. Crazy wild how Ding lost on position. Gukesh is the winner because Win-vs-Draw is always a solid bet! You taught me this by your blitz arenas. Always Always Play for The Win! E

[@manabsac]

Just some suggestions: Kindly show in different colours, your analysis (it is very important), say graying out the chess board, so when you return to the actual game played, it is back to the initial colours. Also kindly insert text mentioning the move number and whose move it is. This will make it most enjoyable. Thanks anyway.

[@TM-zx6tc]

Thank you Jerry always aiming at excellence in your work. Wish you the best.

[@DanDDirges]

Great job breaking all the games down Jerry! I watched them all. Congratulation Gukesh D! Both players very evenly matched. One blunder is all it took. Maybe a poor nights sleep or outside stress cost Ding the championship.

[@roland.j.ruttledge]

Good job, many thanks. Congratulations Gukesh 🎉

[@Daffodil956]

Thanks last move u made it more clear.

[@hoavo8676]

This game I explained and taught my prodigy in middle high-school explaining this entire backend training his mind his name is Richard Dixon a player to lookout for and will be a 3000 plus player soon

[@samran8955]

🎉well presented game

[@duvidl58]

Unbelievable

[@ДмитрийГнатюк-з3ф]

4:55 What if ... a6 Kicks white's knight from b5 and black can follow it up with Nd4? What is white's plan in that variation?

[@kwelduivel]

Amazing that Ding Liren oversaw this simpel endgame!

[@vinaypatil2691]

You are the best!

[@cptnoremac]

Eyyy, we've got 60fps! I didn't notice when you started doing that, but I appreciate it.

[@ChessNetwork]

I don’t know that it helps a whole lot. Maybe a little with the piece animations.

[@cptnoremac]

@ChessNetwork I love the smooth piece animation.

[@fep_ptcp883]

​@@ChessNetworkfancy and elegant, that's for sure

[@TheAtheist22]

For whom the Bell Dings 😂

[@stephenmcwilliams5842]

Brilliant: succinct and sympathetic.

[@abhijithvijayan375]

Jerry❤

[@williamcombis4836]

I was certain the way you that were analyzing this game it was going to be an easy draw and then BAM you hit us with that surprise. To be honest I am glad Gukesh won. I have nothing against Ding but I don't think he was strictly speaking a good World Champion and I did not like his overly passive approach to this match.

[@bharatmehta7568]

Please explain the move at 10:36

[@fep_ptcp883]

Oh that's a capture en passant. Immediately after a pawn has moved 2 quares on its first move, an adjacent enemy pawn can capture it "in passing", as if it had moved only 1 square. This capture is valid only in the very next move after a pawn moves 2 squares, and it can only be done by a pawn. Along with castling and promoting, it is another case of an exception in chess (i.e. kings only move 1 square except in castling, pieces don't transform into others except in promotion, pieces occupy the square of pieces they've captured except en passant).

[@ghost79ish]

What a match! I'm really puzzled by that bishop in the corner move towards the end - does anyone have any insight into why maybe DING thought that was a good choice? I'm only like 1600ish(a little higher in long games and a bit lower in blitz) but even I know that such a move is very limiting. Was there possibly a deeper idea there, perhaps relating to purposely giving up a tempo for a potential zugzwang? Anyway. Thanks Jerry! And congrats to the New champ.

[@jozefserf2024]

Rf2 was the real problem. He walked into a tortuous ending and grew impatient as a result.

[@ghost79ish]

@jozefserf2024 yeah, no question about that. But the curiosity remains... Was there ANY potential upside to the Ba8 move???

[@Patolomy]

Wow what an anti-climax. Glad Gukesh won though. Awesome coverage of the event Jerry, I always love your analysis.

[@jamesrafanan3596]

Please post a video without explanation, just the moves 😀

[@berhcio]

thanks Jerry!