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Polgar was left speechless as she believed that the moves used by the Indian GM weren’t in character with what we have seen from his so far.
D Gukesh. (PTI Photo)
One of the greatest female chess players of all time, Judit Polgar was not particularly pleased with D Gukesh’s performance in Game 5 against the world champion, Ding Liren in the FIDE World Chess Championship final.
Polgar was left speechless as she believed that the moves used by the Indian GM weren’t in character with what we have seen from his so far.
“I’m just speechless to tell you the truth. I just couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this. I was like ‘What is this?’ This is game 5, the way Gukesh came into the playing hall it was clear to me that now it is going to be the time. Now it’s going to be sharp. And he goes e takes d5! It is so much not Gukesh,” said Judit Polgar on the Chess24 stream.
After game 6, both finalists are equal in points. But Gukesh’s performance has not been at its best considering that he has often relied on Liren to opt for a safer approach or capitalise on his mistakes.
“I think so far it has been good I still can improve my play, there are lot more games, considering I was trailing after the first game I am happy to be here, it is too early,” Gukesh remarked when asked if he was satisfied with his play thus far at the end of the sixth game.
One thing that has to be factored in is that this is his first World Championship Final and it will be a completely new atmosphere for the youngster if he is to get past the defending world champion.
In Game 7, Gukesh will play with white. In the next three games, the Indian GM will play with two whites and one black which could mean that it is perhaps the best time for the young GM to get a lead in the series.
So far Gukesh has stuck to his usual game but Liren has had moments where he has taken the aggressive approach, but only in situations that neccesated this. But this has also meant that the Chinese champion has missed out on several moments during the course of the first six games.