Gukesh and Ding Tied in Chess Championship 2024

The World Chess Championship 2024, hosted in Singapore, is seeing an intense contest between Indian teenager D Gukesh and Chinese defending champion Ding Liren. After eight games, both players are tied at 4 points each, with each having won a game while the rest ended in draws. Game 9, where Gukesh holds the advantage with the white pieces, is keenly anticipated as it follows two thrilling but drawn games. Gukesh's strategy has been aggressive, often rejecting draw offers even when at a disadvantage, earning him praise from notable chess figures. The first to reach 7.5 points in this best-of-14 series will win the championship, highlighting the significance of each win as the series progresses. Matches continue to be live-streamed on FIDE's platforms, attracting a global audience.