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Controversy in World Chess Championship

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-13T09:42:18.162216+05:30

- Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov accuses Ding Liren of deliberately losing to D Gukesh, raising concerns among professionals and fans. - Filatov has called for an investigation by FIDE, citing suspicious actions during the decisive game segment. - At 18, Gukesh becomes the youngest World Chess champion, marking a historic achievement for Indian chess. Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/top-stories/russian-chess-federation-chief-accuses-ding-liren-of-losing-on-purpose-to-d-gukesh-in-world-championship/articleshow/116271317.cms)

Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov accuses Ding Liren of deliberately losing to D Gukesh, raising concerns among professionals and fans.
Filatov has called for an investigation by FIDE, citing suspicious actions during the decisive game segment.
At 18, Gukesh becomes the youngest World Chess champion, marking a historic achievement for Indian chess.

Source: Times of India