Gukesh's coach outlines strategy to challenge Ding Liren in World Chess Championship

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In the 2024 World Chess Championship, D. Gukesh lost his 12th game to Ding Liren but expressed readiness to continue fighting. His coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, noted Gukesh's acceptance of Liren's status as World Champion. Gajewski emphasized that Gukesh's strategy was to exhaust Liren by rejecting draw offers. He prepared Gukesh for Liren's best performance, despite Liren's recent struggles, highlighting Gukesh's strong calculation skills. Gajewski compared Gukesh's abilities to those of chess greats, stating he is one of the best calculators in the game. The coach remains confident in Gukesh's potential to compete effectively in the championship.


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