An unbelievable blunder in game 11 - The tension is very high

Round 10

A quick game following the rest day ended in a draw. While in theory, the challenger Gukesh may have gained a psychological edge, thanks to that he was Black, it’s important to remember that the other side, in this case Ding, also has his own intentions and strategy.

Round 11
What a thrilling game! The tension was palpable, and the stress was visible in the players’ body language. This was a true battle of nerves—a mental struggle for both players as they grappled with the challenges of opening surprises and the weight of each move.

Gukesh emerged victorious, showcasing incredible resilience and mental strength after an initial mistake in his opening preparation. His recovery was remarkable! While 25.Na1 wasn’t the best move, it was highly practical and caught Ding off guard, leading to a sudden collapse with 28...Qc8??.

An outstanding performance by Gukesh, but the match is far from over Let’s not forget Ding’s incredible comeback against Nepo in Game 12...
With 3 games remaining, the score is 6:5 in Gukesh’s favor.