Stalemate Showdown: Gukesh and Liren Locked in Chess Championship

Indian contender D Gukesh and reigning champion Ding Liren ended another match in a draw during the World Chess Championship. With their sixth game concluded, both remain at 3 points each, needing 4.5 more points to secure victory. This marks their third draw in a row.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Singapore | Updated: 01-12-2024 19:02 IST | Created: 01-12-2024 19:02 IST
Stalemate Showdown: Gukesh and Liren Locked in Chess Championship
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In an intense face-off at the World Chess Championship, Indian challenger D Gukesh and reigning titleholder Ding Liren from China settled for a draw in their sixth game.

The match, which remains level on points, saw both competitors at 3 points each, still requiring 4.5 more points to clinch the championship.

This marks the third consecutive draw, a testament to the evenly matched prowess of both players, with Liren having secured the opening game and Gukesh claiming victory in the third match.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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