Carlsen advises Ding Liren to regain confidence ahead of championship match against Gukesh

Magnus Carlsen believes Ding Liren has not fully recovered from his 2023 World Chess Championship win. He suggests that a victory against Gukesh could help Ding regain his confidence. The championship match starts on November 15 in Singapore. Ding Liren, the reigning champion, is not favored against 18-year-old Gukesh, who aims to be the youngest world champion. Gukesh has shown strong performance recently, winning the FIDE Candidates and contributing to India's gold medal at the Chess Olympiad. Carlsen notes that Ding's recent play lacks confidence, as he tends to make safer choices. He advises Ding to treat each game like a normal match to improve his chances against Gukesh, who is still gaining experience.