Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh in motion through the fourth recreation of the World Chess Championship towards defending Champion Ding Liren, in Singapore on November 29, 2024. Picture: X/@FIDE_chess
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren performed out a draw within the fourth spherical to stay degree on factors within the World Chess Championship battle in Singapore on Friday (November 29, 2024).
The 2 gamers signed peace after 42 strikes and are tied on 2 factors every after 4 video games of the 14-round showdown.
The 18-year-old Gukesh, who was enjoying with black on Friday (November 29, 2024), is the youngest ever challenger for the crown and had received the third recreation on Wednesday (November 27, 2024).
“In the direction of the tip, I had some probabilities to press higher however with black that is all you may anticipate,” Gukesh stated after the sport.
“I’m simply making an attempt to make good strikes,” he added when requested in regards to the prospect of turning into the youngest world champion.
The 32-year-old Liren had received the opening recreation earlier than the two performed out a draw within the second recreation.
“I attempted to play protected,” Liren stated.
“I had a relaxation day to recuperate from the powerful loss. I’m in an excellent temper. It labored nicely, not so unhealthy,” he added.
Viswanathan Anand is thus far the one Indian to have received the title, having claimed it 5 occasions in his profession.
Printed – November 29, 2024 06:13 pm IST
