Gukesh Blunders But Ding Lets Him Off Easily In Game 5
In a stunning turn of events, World Champion Ding Liren narrowly avoided a potential win in game five of the 2024 FIDE World Championship, leaving the scores tied at 2.5-2.5 with nine games to go.
The Indian challenger, Gukesh Dommaraju, had started strongly by choosing the quiet Exchange French opening, but a daring move on g4 only seemed to increase his opponent's chances of attack. However, Ding pounced swiftly and effectively, turning the tables on Gukesh.
As the game progressed, Ding appeared poised for a straightforward victory, but instead, he succumbed to a draw, bringing the highly-tense match back into balance. With nine games still left to play, the Indian challenger is eager to find his footing in the rematch, with the series now neck and neck at two wins apiece.
The stakes are high for Gukesh Dommaraju as he attempts to level the scores in game six on Sunday, December 1, at 4:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 CET / 2:30 p.m. IST / 5:00 p.m. local time in Singapore.
Match Scores
As of now, Ding Liren and Gukesh Dommaraju are tied at:
- Name | Rating
- Ding Liren | 2728 | Score | 01 02 03 04 05 06
| Gukesh Dommaraju| 2783 | 2.5 | ½ | 1 ½ ½ | | 0 | . | |
For updates and analysis on game five, stay tuned! The match will resume on Sunday with the next installment at 4:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 CET / 2:30 p.m. IST / 5:00 p.m. local time in Singapore.