Ding Liren in Trouble as World Chess Championship against Gukesh Gets Intense

SINGAPORE - In a stunning turn of events, India's Grandmaster Gukesh has taken a significant lead over World Champion Ding Liren in the third game of the 2024 World Chess Championship being held at Resorts World Sentosa.

The clock is ticking for Ding Liren as he now faces 12 moves in just 12 minutes. The situation had looked bleak after Gukesh's 13th move, leaving Ding Liren with a whopping 60-minute deficit on the clock.

In an effort to salvage his position, Ding Liren attempted to pressure Gukesh with a daring move that ultimately backfired, capturing his bishop in the process.

Ding had previously predicted a "big fight" for this game, citing Gukesh's challenging position with white pieces and down by a point. The World Champion was optimistic about the prospects of winning the game but seems to have let things slip.

Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen expressed disbelief at Ding Liren's failure to capitalize on his advantageous position in Game 2. "It's hard to get better chances than this in a World Chess Championship," Carlsen said, adding that Ding had an opportunity to win or draw without much risk but preferred to settle for stability.

As the match intensifies, fans are eagerly following all the updates and action. Will Ding Liren be able to recover from his current deficit, or will Gukesh continue to push forward? Stay tuned for further updates on this gripping World Chess Championship game.