World Chess Championship: Gukesh, Liren Deadlocked at 4.5 Points After Sixth Consecutive Draw

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:02pm on 06 Dec 2024,Friday Sports

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and Chinese champion Ding Liren remain tied at 4.5 points each after six consecutive draws in the World Chess Championship in Singapore. With only five classical games left, Gukesh aims for a breakthrough to secure the $2.5 million prize. Despite missed opportunities, the 18-year-old is confident, saying, “Results will come.” Ding, known for his tactical prowess, has a slight advantage with three white games remaining. If scores remain tied after 14 games, faster time controls could favor Ding. Gukesh, however, remains determined to sustain his high-level play in the critical upcoming matches.

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