Gukesh, Liren Tied 3-3 in Chess Championship

The World Chess Championship in Singapore between Ding Liren and D Gukesh remains tightly contested, with both players tied at 3-3 after six games in a best-of-14 series. Game 6, which ended in a draw, was notable for Gukesh's decision to reject a threefold repetition draw offer, opting instead for a riskier play that ultimately led to a stalemate after 46 moves. Former champions like Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik have criticized the level of play, noting strategic mistakes and a lack of human creativity. Despite Ding's initial win in Game 1 and Gukesh's victory in Game 3, the subsequent games have ended in draws, reflecting a psychological battle as much as a chess contest. Ding, using the London System, has had slight positional advantages but has been unable to convert them into wins, while Gukesh's aggressive style has kept the matches unpredictable. The championship, featuring intense mental duels and strategic gambits, resumes after a rest day, with each player seeking to break the deadlock.