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

[@ChessNetwork]

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.

[@danwhiteman2529]

Thank you for posting this series Jerry.

[@buchnejf]

Can we upvote a non spoiler comment like this one!

[@pseudosam2458]

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

[@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!

[@ChessNetwork]

❤️

[@ntmq1986]

This is why this channel is my favorite 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!

[@brainstorm4207]

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

[@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 😂

[@raymendez3403]

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

[@wiggle3076]

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

[@lmao3903]

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

[@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

[@LukeLongboneOfficial]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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)

[@hdysicjegk]

What a way to go down in flames as the reigning world champ. Aim for a draw every game as white and get tired and blunder the last game away. Hopefully next championship there's a real battle.

[@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.

[@moesheri9385]

Thx Jerry 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@anandvidekar1325]

Let's go Guki🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@Nash9r]

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

[@raoeoiku7549]

Excellent coverage as always. Thank you Jerry!

[@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.

[@deyesed]

What a finish.

[@FurkanKahraman.]

What a blunder!

[@liamwickins9450]

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

[@gautesmaaland]

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

[@hahahasan]

endgames can be so unforgiving

[@sayedelnemr9890]

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

[@reisanibal1]

Hopefully this motivates Magnus enough to make a comeback and take what is rightfully his.

[@scheimong]

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

[@dadidhabhar1284]

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

[@wikipedia8193]

Spoiler shield! 🛡️

[@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.

[@RyanEmmett]

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

[@ChessNetwork]

Thanks Ryan. 👍

[@00bikeboy]

Thanks for your work, Jerry 🖖

[@Joe-du9fr]

Thank you Jerry

[@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.

[@gregermartinussen6956]

Love you Jerry❤

[@dyl715]

Thanks for the terrific coverage! What an ending!

[@davesmith5656]

Thanks for coverage!

[@Zeabox]

That was an unlucky mouse slip by Ding

[@JaiHarrington]

Thanks Jerry, great stuff!

[@averycutetriangle586]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@duvidl58]

Unbelievable

[@abhijithvijayan375]

Jerry❤

[@TheAtheist22]

For whom the Bell Dings 😂

[@johannescuellar9021]

Thank you Jerry for these analyses!

[@roland.j.ruttledge]

Good job, many thanks. Congratulations Gukesh 🎉

[@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.

[@AroundWayOther]

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

[@stephenmcwilliams5842]

Brilliant: succinct and sympathetic.

[@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 !!

[@TM-zx6tc]

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

[@chesstime_0720]

Thanks

[@emrevurgun8328]

poor ding. nerves are probablt getting to him. that blunders is not something a world chams should be making

[@samran8955]

🎉well presented game

[@aristotalmithubiswas2958]

Congratulations!

[@davvves7977]

What a crazy way to end it!

[@DerMig590]

Pretty obvious blunder. Ding never recovered from his nervous breakdown 😢

[@RicardGomes76]

UAU!!! That was something to never forget!!!!

[@biankaj.v.2218]

Its worth forgetting tho

[@EGC316]

Feel sorry for Ding, especially the way he lost. Congratulations to Gukesh.

[@antoniocoelho8568]

Don't. He either lost on purpose or deserved to lose.

[@chessenthusiast]

Amazing coverage, thanks, Jerry! Ding will have nightmares about Ba8 for sure.

[@sheamalvasio2832]

Shocking!!!

[@antoniocoelho8568]

Excelent no nonsense content

[@socionbyexample]

Kind of an anticlimactic ending to an unexciting game in an exciting match. Anyway congratulations to Gukesh.

[@YesPlease1]

Honestly I think Ding subconsciously didn't want to win this match. He wants to be done with chess. He's publicly stated that he wanted to quit chess a year ago but having to defend his title forced him to stay playing this year. He doesn't want to do it all again for another year. He wants a quieter life with less pressure.

[@TheWealthBuildingJourney]

Congratulations to Gukesh D!

[@fep_ptcp883]

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

[@Niam_Human]

Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

[@mikoaj1349]

I don't know what to think about this match. Ding lost 2 out of 3 games due to mistakes worthy of a 1700, not 2700 player - so not really Gukesh's wins, but Ding's losses. On the other hand, the first game of the match was also more of a Gukesh's loss than Ding's win. Ultimately I think the outcome is right, but god, do I miss the Carslen-Caruana match or the first half of Carlsen-Nepo. Those were *real* WCC matches. This one however didn't feel like it. Don't get me wrong, it was a hell lot of fun to watch, with all those wild openings, a lot of cool moves and blunders which needed to be spotted. But what it lacked was gravitas: you just know that Gukesh and Ding are not the top game in town.

[@no-one-in-particular]

Ding's game 12 to save himself was great though

[@Nightscape_]

The blunder heard around the world.

[@n8style]

a fitting end, can't continue playing for draws and expect to hold or win was rooting for ding but he needs to be far less risk-averse

[@seemanthr]

explained in detail

[@johnanderson8548]

Jerry can you please add the "Tale of the Tape" at the end of this video?

[@ChessNetwork]

Nope. Evenish throughout until blunder. Pic of Gukesh D a better ending to the match than a graph.

[@AKuTepion]

I'm upset about this result, because I've done some analysis and decided to bet on Gukesh. Due to a delay in processing my payment, I didn't get a chance to place the bet before the match started and they stopped accepting any more bets thereafter... :(

[@chrislukas959]

No tale of the tape!

[@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???

[@chillDude_chills]

the new york yankees can breath a sigh of relief, for not having the worst error of 2024.

[@kedrprao]

Ding was chilling but Gukesh did the killing 💥

[@BobbyFischer0000]

But why Rf2? Why not keep the rook blocking off the king?

[@holymoly8718]

Jerry v gukesh 2026!

[@nikospitr]

awe.. Shame the championship to end with such a blunder.. Anyways, gongrats to the new world champion.

[@E8oL4]

Gukesh D - World Champion* * if you ignore Magnus Carlsen.

[@p.jhodeflea789]

Ding lost on purpose, a 1700 elo player may play Rf2 not a 2700 elo player

[@loplop7029]

Hi Jerry.

[@MrIncrysis]

And Magnus would shit on him.

[@ggdelgado]

the worst blunders by Gukesh were that he couldn't see Liren's blunders. Until the final game he did it! good for him.

[@examiningdata7952]

It's always a 3 fold draw 😖🙄

[@anggaprayudi1284]

It is super dramatic, so hurtfull

[@jhdgdyhi8]

Weakest final in history? Probably.

[@markphc99]

I watched until I was sure It was a draw… looking for the tiebreak times … oops

[@rohansharma5487]

No tail of the tape 😢

[@ChessNetwork]

As mentioned pretty even throughout until blunder. There’s something better than a graph on this occasion.

[@micke7]

damage pleasure, is that a word in English?

[@micke7]

Malice,gloat.

[@stefanholbek2449]

I still feel that these "World Champions" may feel a bit ... how should I put it ... Being a "World Champion" but NOT being the best player in the world ... EVERYONE knows who's the best, right?!

[@AKuTepion]

You could see Magnus very stressed out during the past championships. He himself admits to lack motivation and not be interested in the tedious preparations that are involved. He doesn't want to put in the hard work, probably thinks there isn't much to gain and is afraid of damaging his reputation in case he loses. Magnus is a great player, but he is no longer the World Champion. Playing individual games is a different discipline than going through months of preparations to take down a single opponent in a match of classical chess that takes course over two weeks. Simple as that. You can't compare apples to oranges.

[@TheAtheist22]

I also wanted to add that this so called “World Championship” has nothing in common with the Real Championships, back when people have actually had to prove that they were the better players ( 24 games as opposed to 14). And in my opinion, Gukesh just got terribly lucky, he is not a better player than Ding. To me he is not the World Champion. He’s just a lucky kid.

[@no-one-in-particular]

Agreed

[@trevorrogers95]

Both of them definitely aren’t better chess players than Magnus. Kind of pointless to call someone the world champion when they’re not the best player in the world.

[@feathers7060]

Heartbreaking. Disappointing. Anticlimactic.

[@no-one-in-particular]

The most boring WC. Gukesh only won games where Ding blundered. I will predict there will never be a "My 60 Memorable Games" collection from Gukesh because they are all forgettable. On the other hand Ding's game 12 was amazing, although his attitude of not wanting to win means he deserved his fate ultimately