Gukesh Dommaraju vs Ding Liren | Game 3 | World Chess Championship 2024

[@PowerPlayChess]

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[@PrasantaIndra]

\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ They DID NOT DO THE BROADCAST DELAY ////// /////////// As a result, if one would just follow closely who and maybe also how often predicts the correct winning continuations or best defensive moves in "CRITICAL" times. I mean if they don't acknowledge this has ALREADY started- prompting telepathically and amplifying this "connection" with large numbers of audiences and broadcasters with attention to real time moves- just note this date and remember this was pointed out and we all knew. Not sure about first few days, as the connection gets weak when you move in to a new venue, etc, and maybe this was not as apparent. But once things have settled, this is back. I really wished I am wrong but I guess everybody knows but look the other way. But as Garry just said this is not even a WC with Magnus not playing, so yeah maybe it does not matter at all. But still, why not just put a 1 hour delay and see the effect???? ???

[@alfonsotorres874]

You are the best chess analyst and commentator!! Appreciate your dedication and very detailed analysis! Nobody explains the games better!

[@robertmacias7920]

Interesting game, the champion overestimated his attacking chances in the center and his bishop over stayed his welcome and was lost. Fighting chess, I love it

[@andrewroberts8139]

Exceptionally lucid analysis such that even someone of my level feels he understands the game. Quite a skill to be able to capture the essence of a game with such economy

[@PowerPlayChess]

Thank you!

[@maddindscheidschei3830]

Once more - this is the reason why I am following just this channel .. On games like that the entire world is analysing on YT. There are lots of channels which are much faster on - but most of them do not have really too much to tell. Your channel needs a bit more time, but the analysis is outstanding. Now I got it.

[@alexmarothy8715]

Loving this thrilling match! Thank you Mr. King!

[@HbagMbag]

Fairplay to both Ding & Gukesh. And may both reveal them best of themselves'!!

[@PowerPlayChess]

Well said.

[@synchronium24]

5:12 I believe the trap Daniel alludes to is 1.d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e3 b5 4. a4 c6 5. axb5 cxb5 6. Qf3, hitting the unprotected rook on a8.

[@PowerPlayChess]

BOOM

[@danjeory3659]

This is definitely better than 12 Berlin draws and armageddon. Chin up Ding! Plenty of time to come back from this.

[@jeddylajos]

Please don't spoil the games!

[@berndwind]

@@jeddylajosmay be wise to not look at comments til after you’ve seen the video! Been in your situation and had a reflect on it. My conclusion was that the comment section is a great place to chat about the game and the analysis, and it’s not really reasonable to ask those who’ve seen the video not to talk about what they’ve seen. I’d say leave these comments hidden away til after you’ve seen it. Btw this is not an attack on you at all (I know how the internet can be 😂), just sharing my experience and current view.

[@RealGaIaxy]

​​@@berndwindbecause the idiot put the spoiler in the first few words, it shows up as soon as you open the video without even opening the comments on KZbin. Nice "conclusion" buddy

[@bobsinclair8990]

It's great to know that whenever there is top chess happening, there will be equally good coverage by Mr. King.

[@simplicity_007]

Thank you very much good Sir! I feel Ding's decision to play his bishop far into Gukesh's territory so early in the game, especially when Gukesh was clearly within prep was very strange indeed.

[@aarambh9788]

Game 1: Ding Reminds us who he really is Game 3: Gukesh demonstrates why he is the youngest ever to win the candidates

[@Sough]

I hope so. Quite possible that it was game one Ding reminds us of who he used to be, game 3 Ding reminds us of who he really is.

[@aarambh9788]

@Sough i would say "who he is now" is more accurately defined by game 2 Where he sort of chose the easy way out

[@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool]

​@@aarambh9788 I get what you're saying, but one point up in a world championship match why take risks? That may be the view of some players, at least :)

[@mariusmitocaru2727]

Congrats for your explanations!..from Romania!..you are the King!!

[@sircosm]

This is just Chess poetry - "As compensation for a piece, you need 2 pawns and a check"

[@brandondaniels9471]

After about a 2-3 minute think, I miraculously spotted Ne2!! But only because I've watched so many PowerPlayChess videos, and I've learned/benefited from your excellent explanations of top level chess strategy.

[@andrewhaldenby4949]

Tremendous DK! A setback for Ding, let’s see how he responds next game

[@jonshive5482]

Superlative commentary and analysis by GM King. Nobody does it better. Cheers!

[@YtubeUserr]

Was waiting for the King's coverage! Nice!

[@aarongifs]

THANK YOU DANIEL! I am joining the Patreon on Friday I promise you are the best these videos are incredible.

[@rickeyboy42]

Thank you for the insightful, accessible analysis of the championship so far. These are the first recaps I watch before watching the usual suspects!

[@davidblack2970]

After only three classical games as many decisive results as in Carlsen/Karjakin and Carlsen/Caruana combined!

[@SennethLawrence]

How many games do you get at the highest level, let alone the world championship final, where neither player castles?

[@teadrinker7098]

Casting is such a pre-computer-age move.

[@vlatkolovrinic2054]

Queens were traded very early in the game. Hence, no need to castle any more

[@FranciscoCruz-xz2dw]

5:20 yes Mr. King, you have a shorts video about that trap 😃

[@tigersolaris]

Daniel, excellent commentary as always. The best on KZbin.

[@danielmoskovich2953]

The move g5 is the most "Gukesh" move there is! I had been commentating live for some chess fans, and this wasn't anyone's candidate move, and it never crossed my mind. "Sacrificing" the f5 square for some instability, quintessential Gukesh. Amazing! I think that's the star move of the game for me, maybe of the match so far!

[@debchatterjee1768]

I have seen five analysis of this game. Yours the best. ❤

[@mandarbilpe481]

very nice video, no boring background music just pure fun and knowledge 💎

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

This summary was well worth waiting for. I am realy enjoying this match and this result just ramps up the excitement- Thanks Daniel

[@gotonowhere1]

He missed that went back knight b3 to a5 .. he early exchanged that key piece to draw

[@Pedone_Rosso]

They're not the highest ranked players in the world, sure. But this match is really tense and intriguing. One player is at risk of crumbling. The other one is at risk of going into an over-confidence state or of getting too aggressive in his play, depending on how the score situation will evolve in the next few games. Thrilling! Thanks for your videos!

[@vibovitold]

Well, ratings aren't all there is to it. Kramnik was rated like 70 points lower than Kasparov, and he didn't let him win a single game in the 2000 WCC. Ratings capture how you measure against the field in general, but a 1-on-1 match focuses on your performance against one specific opponent.

[@-dizzoj-]

Thank you Daniel! Loving these recaps. Match is nicely poised now. I just hope one of them doesn't run away with it from here.

[@EnggBear]

Thanks for the great analysis.

[@HunterBelkiran]

Fascinating game with neither side castling.

[@johncollorafi257]

Ding followed in Fischer's footsteps by allowing a bishop to be trapped in a world championship game.

[@abhishekkj9664]

I am surprised you have less views. May he because you do not make flashy titles or faces ! Great analysis !

[@atulkotwal]

Gukesh was calm as cucumber , that's what helped him to convert this position to win.

[@robinesperoza]

Thanks for the analysis. You made sense of a complex game. I don't know what's up with Gukesh' g-pawn, but that buddy sure seems excited.

[@DG-ss2zd]

Thanks for the fantastic coverage

[@PowerPlayChess]

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[@greatpariscars]

Dr Danny! Love your videos!

[@akshar8160]

Your way of lucidifying the game for us mere mortals is unparalleled. Other people's analysis sometimes goes over my head, but this style of yours makes me truly understand the thinking of every move, without going too much into the rabbithole. Please continue to provide us with such great content!

[@PowerPlayChess]

I will do my best!

[@dawn21stcentury]

Absolutely Awesome game.

[@FreddieBr]

I was able to watch the game live. In my opinion, though the final position was lost for Black, poor time management was a crucial factor in this game.

[@rbnn]

b3 at 14:04 also protects b2 in some lines, not just stops …Nc4

[@anthonybeckman9665]

Excellent, thank you

[@kathiramu1182]

Nice analysis sir

[@lalocura9052]

This is getting exciting

[@morphyox6453]

No matter where my chess eye travels, I always return to you when the big games are played. No screaming hype, no eval bar, just real human analysis for chess fans that like to think for themselves.

[@espenlarsen4204]

Thank, enjoyable and instructive as always, however, hardly mentioning the time situation, is somewhat surprising. Time management is normally a factor, and particularly for these two players.

[@robvanwaardenburg2931]

Great analysis, as always. Question: at the move where Gukesh played Ne2 (at around 11 minutes in the video), could he have also played Rg2.? Thanks.

[@cooking60210]

I just don't get Rh5. Ding found the most precise way to save the bishop and when he was finally able to retreat it, he played Rh5 and then the bishop was in trouble again. I thought Ding spotted Ne6 and then Nd4 but he didn't.

[@davidcopson5800]

Great analysis Daniel. I'm sure you'll maintain this standard.

[@PowerPlayChess]

I will try.

[@Playergamer02]

I have been watching Daniel since 2012 and have watched most of his videos since then so don't worry about it. Daniel is best.

[@davidcopson5800]

@@Playergamer02 I know he will. He's a tea drinker like me.

[@grumpyparsnip]

When I first saw the game, I thought Bc2 seemed like asking for trouble, but after seeing this analysis and computer evaluations, it's really not as clear cut as my gut was telling me.

[@jozefserf2024]

This time it was Ding that was caught out by his opponents opening prep. Kramnik v Erigaisi was hardly some obscure line in this line. Kramnik has been the world's leading authority in the Queen's Gambit for decades.

[@Mathemagical55]

He improved on Erigaisi's play at the board and had an excellent position so I wouldn't say he was caught out.

[@johnhoslett6732]

Always enjoy your analysis. Thanks, Daniel. Do you think Ding’s time management in this game says anything about his overall form or this is just a one-off?

[@PowerPlayChess]

I think it might say something about his 'match fitness', yes.

[@Cloudland117]

What about e4 after be7!?

[@mariusmitocaru2727]

I like Gukesh style.Next World Champion!

[@Georgios-ft5nm]

What was the idea of Bc2?

[@robinesperoza]

Snacking the pawn on b3, at some point.

[@nilsp9426]

Knight retreats seem to be tricky, even at the world championship level!

[@ericolemrk5826]

Well done by Gukesh, Ding miss calculated 1 move, all it takes on this level is 1 error.

[@markorji8411]

how do you even find Ne2 at the board without years of practice

[@ДенисЮденков-ь5ж]

g4 move in the opening - is it a Gukesh strategy?

[@robinesperoza]

Seems like it. I feel in many lines it's playable and leads to imbalanced positions. I think Gukesh's team feels this will favour him. I'm curios if we'll see the Grob.

[@sam-lz6pi]

Many thanks, is Ding taking a nap in the last photo?

[@alvinrodney6229]

Ding pulling off a sleepy joe move

[@PowerPlayChess]

Hardly.

[@luigi777aa]

Is it true that castling is now forbidden?

[@robinesperoza]

No, but your opponent gets two moves after you castle.

[@robinesperoza]

On a more serious note; it's not. You can't castle after you moved either king or the rook. After Ding Played ...Rh8 Ding wasn't allowed to castle short; even though you would think this was allowed if you looked at the position, not knowing the previous moves.

[@vibovitold]

@@robinesperoza that would actually be an interesting chess variant, getting an extra move after your opponent castles. the number of opening traps alone would skyrocket in my opinion.

[@robinesperoza]

@@vibovitold Would castling still be viable. Would lead to many more kings stuck in the center for sure. Interesting.

[@paulgoogol2652]

Ding seems to be playing with Gukesh but this time it backfired. He plays fighting chess with the black pieces but when he has got white he plays the calmest and dullest game... he doesn't seem to take these games too seriously.

[@daviddilley8310]

Lost on time? How often has that happened in a World Championship match (not counting Bobby Fischer forfeits)

[@geoffreyvanwyk4588]

Strange structure of the White pieces in this game.

[@DreamWizard9]

It seems that Black got into a lot of trouble because of ...Bc2.

[@TatraCanal]

Except pawn on g5 white didn’t cross the half of the board and won despite that!

[@flippert0]

Ding's loss somehow felt unnessary (and I don't mean Bc2 here, I think, that wasn't the reason). Engines at that point saw an equal game. If at all, there was even a slight advantage for black in some variations. Kudos to Gukesh for having the mental reselience to hit back almost immediately.

[@robertocontreras7340]

Where are you from? I like your accent.

[@fivenightsatfreddys9369]

Really hope Ding will win WC for 2nd time

[@alexandershorse9021]

It’s a pity this game ended in time trouble, world champions should have that facet under control.

[@PowerPlayChess]

Time pressure has always been a part of the game at all levels. In any case, the game was decided before then.

[@shivnegi6614]

GUKESH COMEBACK 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@danb88888]

Please don't post spoilers that we see while watching the video

[@SteveSmith-tm4up]

​​@@danb88888 Don't be utterly ridiculous! Of course we will make comments here. Use your commonsense and watch the game, then look at comments after the game!🤔🙄

[@danb88888]

@SteveSmith-tm4up one comment always appears on the screen under the video. I was unfortunate enough that mid-match his comment with the spoiler appeared. Anyway, I am just letting you know you spoiler people are upsetting people. But you do you!

[@CarlosSilva-ti5ib]

I will never understand top Chess. Why to play Bc2 if the b3 Pawn it's not "capturable" ?

[@robinesperoza]

it is in some lines. Also you might be mistaken and think it's capturable when you play Bc2.

[@danielmoskovich2953]

To prevent Ne5

[@joanlandkamer9439]

Gukesh is better at the mental game than Nepo, in part thanks to his sports psychologist Paddy Upton. He is not going to defeat himself.

[@Sophiewang9]

DING LIREN

[@vivekwally7376]

Bc2 lost it.....

[@LateCloser]

I really hope when this match is over, the first question to Gukesh isn't..."Well, you won the match comfortably even after losing the first game as black! How did you recover so quickly?" This game, disappointed me. Not in the result, but the quality. It just didn't make sense to me. Oddly, there didn't seem to be a reason for Ding to do what he did. And it just seemed like the Ding we've seen the past 1-2 years. He's not able to think clearly, to see as far as he used to. He misses things you wouldn't expect someone of his caliber to miss. I think he just gave Gukesh a win after he gave him a draw in the previous game. Good luck the rest of the way Ding, I don't think the kid is going to be nervous anymore. I don't think the rest day is going to help either. I just don't believe, Ding is the player he used to be. Hope, I'm wrong. Thanks for the video GM King!

[@davidcole2814]

Egomaniac chess is a great time killer... And grownups should know better. Mature people should meditate or pray more and have a good life with friends and family. Forget chess after age 19...

[@Optim40]

i wish gukesh would stop projecting youre like 12 bro

[@silverpassion3588]

Ding don't deserve to be world champion after game 3. How can he managed his time so badly. he shld know he can't possibly make his last 3 moves with 1 sec left. I think he overthink some of the moves too much and didn't see the obvious e4. That is not worthy of a world champion. Shld back track his bishop to safety and save his time. School boy error !!

[@PowerPlayChess]

Ding overlooked one move in his calculation and unfortunately it had serious consequences. His loss wasn't to do with time management.

[@silverpassion3588]

I know he overlooked ne2. He said it himself. He took 5 mins to move his king back to e8 leaving just one min for the next 5 to 6 moves if I’m not wrong. If this is not bad time management then what is? Almost everyone commentators agreed it was poor time management. Anyway tks for your channel

[@PowerPlayChess]

@@silverpassion3588 My point is that by this stage, when Ding played ....Ke8, Black is objectively lost. It's hard to play a position when there aren't any good options available. This indecision did not decide the game; what happened earlier did.

[@tommytraddles]

can we have no spoilers in the comments until more of us have had a chance to view the video?

[@berndwind]

Why don’t you stay away from the comments? I’d say it’s a bad idea to look this way til you’ve seen the video anyway… not an attack on you at all, just my view. Been in your situation and learned the hard way. It’s nice to be able to discuss the game freely in the comments once you’ve seen it, and not wait until some time has passed to do so, and feels only fair.

[@SteveSmith-tm4up]

@tommytraddles Don't be utterly ridiculous! Of course we will make comments here. Use your commonsense and watch the game, then look at comments.🤔🙄

[@tommytraddles]

​@berndwind Very fair point but my phone displays random comments at bottom of the screen while video is playing! I'll try to find a way to stop it

[@tommytraddles]

​@@SteveSmith-tm4upYou're right of course. My bad. see my other reply.

[@berndwind]

@@tommytraddles hey so happy to talk to a non aggressive human on an Internet forum 😂. Yeah there must be a way to fix that! Although I am most definitely not the person to ask 😂🤣😂 (troglodyte when it comes to tech)

[@phiggins54]

Ding’s choices were not simply a failure of calculation, but of basic chess instinct, some of his moves violating chess logic; not just split, but completely severed rooks; a suicidal bishop; castling paralysis; marooned king; a basic failure in duty of care to ALL his pieces, which end up functioning not as a single army but a bunch of pawn-hunting mercenaries…) ‘Disappointing’ is polite, but another word would be plain ‘bad’.

[@hugovaz777]

Yup, that suicidal bishop ruined his entire position.

[@fundhund62]

Always easy from the sidelines. If you want to get an unbalanced position (in a world championship, at that!), you gotta take some risk. Playing solid and safe won't be enough.

[@odallus1078]

Pawn hunting mercenaries lol good one.

[@hugovaz777]

@@fundhund62 hes playing with black! Go with unbalanced positions with white.

[@hugovaz777]

@@fundhund62 play it safe with black and create imbalance when you have white pieces… i think Ding was too brash here

[@landilevanaj3499]

I don't know I'm disappointed, Ding make such horrible game

[@PowerPlayChess]

He made one mistake. It was unfortunate for him that it ended up being a very costly mistake.