WCC R8: Another Save, Another Psychological Blow; Game 8 Drawn

December 4, 2024

Yet another opening move, this time 1.c4, was essayed by Ding Liren in the 8th game of the World Chess Championship Match being played in Singapore. On Black's first novelty, 7...f6, the players were in unexplored territory. The game continued without traditional direction into positions commentators described as "chaotic anarchy." The positions resembled those found in Freestyle Chess (aka FischerRandom or Chess960) rather than what one would expect in a classical World Championship Match. After a miraculous save by Ding and some missed opportunities by Gukesh, the players shook hands to agree to a draw on move 51.

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WCC R7: Missed Chances for Gukesh, Game 7 Ends in a Draw

December 3, 2024

In modern chess, it's so hard to surprise a top-level player in the opening. In Game 7 of the World Chess Championship, Gukesh's 7.Re1 did just that. A super-sharp position ensued. With no increment on the clocks before move 40, the whole calculus of the game changes as the clock can be even more a decisive factor than with an increment. Thinking he was completely lost and calling up incredible resources to save the game, Ding managed to hold the position under intense pressure.

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WCC R6: What a Game! A 46-move Draw, Match Tied at 3.0 Points

December 1, 2024

Game 6 of the World Chess Championship was an incredible display of fighting spirit, psychology, and online grit. After a Modernized 21st Century Hybrid London System opening battle in which Ding stood better, the game proceeded to a triple-repeat offer by Ding. The draw was spurned by Gukesh to the delight of his fans but then he had to struggle to hold the position. After players made the time control on move 40, they did repeat the position and shook hands on move 46.

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WCC R5: Speechless! Gukesh Holds a Draw

November 30, 2024

Speechless, a shock, and very unexpected were terms used to describe Game 5 of the FIDE World Chess Championship. An Exchange Variation of the French Defense appeared on the board. This game represents only the second time in the history of World Chess Championship Matches that this opening was played. Gukesh made a serious error on move 23, Ding had the upper hand, and then, suddenly, the game ended in a draw.

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WCC R4: Game 4 Drawn by Repetition

November 29, 2024

Game 4 of the FIDE World Chess Championship was a balanced affair after an interesting, offbeat opening with 1.Nf3 and the surprising 5.Ba3. Gukesh kept everything under control and the players steered the game into a triple-repeat draw.

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WCC R3: Gukesh Wins Game 3, Equalizes the Match at 1.5

November 27, 2024

Game 3 of the FIDE World Chess Championship was a tightrope walk in which the Challenger, Dommaraju Gukesh, kept his balance and came out on top to level the Match at 1.5 points apiece.

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WCC R2: Game 2 Ends in a 23-Move Draw

November 26, 2024

Game 2 of the FIDE World Chess Championship ended in a draw when the players chose to repeat the position and shke hands on move 23. It was a tense positional struggle in which neither player was willing to explode the position into uncertainty.

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WCC R1: Ding Shocks the Pundits, Wins First Game with Black

November 25, 2024

World Chess Champion Ding Liren came out of the gates fighting to win Round 1 of the World Chess Championship being played in Sentosa, Singapore. Here's a game recap with links to keep you current on the Match.

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In Memory: David N. Thibeault

November 11, 2024

We are saddened to report the passing of David N. Thibeault on October 19, 2024. David was a member of the Cony High School Chess Team and often played with the Augusta Chess Club at Barnes and Noble bookstore. Our sincere condolences to David's family and friends.

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Dr. Pavel Sulyandziga Wins Maine Senior Chess Championship

November 11, 2024

Dr. Pavel Sulyandziga went four-for-four to win the 2nd Annual Maine Senior Chess Championship held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Bangor High School Library in Bangor, Maine. Here's the illustrated tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

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