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Ding Liren levels score against D Gukesh in FIDE World Championship

Ding Liren, the reigning World Chess Champion, defeated Indian grandmaster D. Gukesh in Game 12 of the FIDE World Championship, bringing the score to 6-6 on Monday, according to the International Chess Federation. Ding responded effectively to Gukesh's opening move and secured victory with precise play. Reflecting on his performance during the post-match press conference, Ding said, “Yesterday was a difficult game to deal with, but I tried to maintain my routine and prepare for today. I had c...

December 4, 2024 1:57 PM

Gukesh and Ding Liren locked in thrilling World Chess Championship battle

Ding Liren narrowly escaped defeat in Game 7 against Gukesh, salvaging a hard-fought draw. After the game, both players agreed that Gukesh had dominated much of the match, with Ding conceding that he was fortunate to avoid a loss. The game, which lasted a grueling 5 hours and 20 minutes, is now the longest in the match so far. Playing with the black pieces, Gukesh held a significant advantage in both the middle and endgame, dominating the clock and the board. Ding, scrambling against the clock...