D Gukesh and Ding Liren Draw in World Chess Championship

Mumbai, Dec 1, 2024: The highly anticipated showdown between Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China ended in a draw in the sixth game of the World Chess Championship. Both players maintained an identical tally of 3 points apiece, still shy of 4.5 more points to win the championship.

The 18-year-old Gukesh held his own against the experienced 32-year-old Liren, signing off after 46 moves. This was the fourth draw in a row, indicating that neither player is willing to concede ground. The match has taken an interesting turn, with both players struggling to gain momentum.

In the opening game, Liren took the lead with a convincing win. However, Gukesh bounced back with a resounding victory and evened up the score. Two of the earlier games had already ended in draws, while the fourth game also ended in stales.

The key sequence of moves revealed several strategies employed by both players. Gukesh's calm demeanor helped him navigate through Liren's tactics effectively.

Ding Liren remains ahead with 4 wins and three draws out of nine rounds so far. The ongoing championship is expected to be a closely contested battle between the two emerging talents, with more match-winning strategies unfolding.

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