World Chess Championship: 9th Game Between D Gukesh And Ding Liren Ends In Draw
Stalemate continued in the World Chess Championship as the ninth game between Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China ended in yet another draw to still level on points in Singapore on Thursday. The sixth consecutive draw -- and seventh of the match -- left both players on an identical tally of 4.5 points each, still shy of 3 points in order to win the championship. The two players signed peace after 54 moves. Friday is a rest day and they will resume the battle on Saturday.


