Gukesh took him into the deep water the entire time, putting every possible strain on Ding's energy and reserves. It was the unrelenting pressure of an 18yo badass that cracked Ding, whom I truly feel sorry for. He is a great player and a very, very nice human being.
What is crazy is that Gukesh has only been playing chess for a little more than 11 years.
What is crazy is that Gukesh has only been playing chess for a little more than 11 years.
ETA: And Ding fought like a lion!