Opening losses and World Championship nerves

If you are a Gukesh fan, this image illustrates not only his feelings of dismay and disbelief after the opening loss, but yours as well. If you were rooting for Ding, then euphoric cheering and fist pumping are likely yours. Regardless, the lengthy history of the World Championship in chess has seen more than one such that ended in redemption for the early loser. | Photo: FIDE / Eng Chin An