WORLD CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024: GAME 13 GOES DOWN TO THE WIRE AS GUKESH AND LIREN PREPARE FOR DECISIVE FINISH

Singapore, Dec 11, 2024 - The stage is set for an enthralling conclusion to the 2024 World Chess Championship match between Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh and his Chinese counterpart Ding Liren on Wednesday as they lock horns in Game 13.

The scores are tied at 6-6 after 12 grueling games, with only two more games left to play, including a potential tiebreaker if necessary. The World Chess Championship title is up for grabs, and D. Gukesh finds himself needing just one more win and a draw from the last two games to lift the coveted trophy.

Gukesh, just 18 years old, trails by half-a-point behind his opponent Liren but will have the momentum of having won Game 11 previously on his side. However, he will also need to keep track of his position to avoid taking unnecessary risks, especially if he wins Game 13 and cannot afford a loss in the next game.

The pressure is mounting as Gukesh edges closer to becoming only the second Indian chess grandmaster to win the World Chess Championship title, following in the footsteps of the legendary Viswanathan Anand. But if history repeats itself, it could spell bad news for his Chinese counterpart Ding Liren.

Fans around the world can watch Game 13 live on FIDE’s YouTube and Twitch accounts but will not be able to enjoy TV broadcast telecast in India, marking this exciting conclusion as a digital spectacle.

A draw in Game 13 would tie both players at 1.5-6.5 wins each. But should these two players reach the same score after game 14 then the winner of the World Chess Championship will have decided via tiebreaks.

As both Gukesh and Liren prepare to embark on this thrilling final phase, tensions will be rife, anticipation palpable, as will the uncertainty of what is in store. It would be an unforgettable experience for all involved if these chess legends push the stakes high.