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...