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World Chess Championship: Nerves To play Crucial Role As D Gukesh, Ding Liren Head For Close Finish

A handy lead has slipped through his grip but Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will rely on his steely resolve to bounce back when he takes on enigmatic defending champion Ding Liren in the 13th game of the World Chess Championship that has been quite a roller-coaster ride for the players. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who is the youngest challenger to the title, and the 32-year-old defending champion from China have been locked in an intriguing battle in which both have held leads for not too long. They will resume on Wednesday after a day of rest.

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Loses To Ding Liren In 12th Game, Both Players At 6 points Each

Indian challenger D Gukesh lost the 12th game against defending champion Ding Liren of China to allow his opponent bounce back and level the World Chess Championship match on Monday. The 18-year-old Gukesh was ahead by one point after he notched his second win of the match on Sunday, which came after seven consecutive draws, but Liren's win on Monday brought the things on an even keel. The two players are now tied at 6 points each with just two games left in the 14-round classical time control format, still shy of 1.5 points in order to win the title. The remaining two games will be played on Wednesday and Thursday, after rest day on Tuesday. Irrespective of what happens in the next game on Wednesday, the match will go the distance (14 games) and more likely there will be tiebreaker -- where games are of shorter duration -- to determine the winner.

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Live Streaming FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Game 12 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Game 12, Live Streaming: The ongoing World Chess Championship between India's D Gukesh and China's Ding Liren is getting more intense everyday. On Sunday, the young Indian Grandmaster took a giant step towards the title by defeating Ding Liren in the 11th game, taking a 6-5 lead in the contest after a spate of draws. With just three games to go, Gukesh now has a crucial lead in the 14-round classical format match. History is now on Gukesh's side as no challenger in modern chess has ever scored a win after being tied 5-5 after the 10th game.

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World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Loses To Ding Liren In 12th Game, Both Players At 6 points Each

Indian challenger D Gukesh lost the 12th game against defending champion Ding Liren of China to allow his opponent bounce back and level the World Chess Championship match on Monday. The 18-year-old Gukesh was ahead by one point after he notched his second win of the match on Sunday, which came after seven consecutive draws, but Liren's win on Monday brought the things on an even keel. The two players are now tied at 6 points each with just two games left in the 14-round classical time control format, still shy of 1.5 points in order to win the title. The remaining two games will be played on Wednesday and Thursday, after rest day on Tuesday. Irrespective of what happens in the next game on Wednesday, the match will go the distance (14 games) and more likely there will be tiebreaker -- where games are of shorter duration -- to determine the winner.

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship Game 12 Highlights: D Gukesh Loses 12th Game To Ding Liren, Scores Tied At 6-6

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship Game 12: Indian challenger D Gukesh lost the 12th game against defending champion Ding Liren of China to allow his opponent bounce back and level the World Chess Championship match on six points each in Singapore on Monday. The 18-year-old Gukesh was ahead by one point after he notched his second win of the match on Sunday, which came after seven consecutive draws, but Liren's win on Monday brought the things on an even keel.

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship Game 12, Live Updates: 16 Moves Done; D Gukesh Looks To Seize Control vs Ding Liren

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship Game 12, Live Updates: D Gukesh will be looking to extend his lead against the defending champion Ding Liren in Game 12 of the ongoing FIDE World Chess Championship on Monday. Currently, the young Indian Grandmaster is leading 6-5 after claiming a surprise win in the 11th game on Sunday. With just three games to go, Gukesh now has a crucial lead in the 14-round classical format match.

D Gukesh Beats Ding Liren To Take Lead In World Chess Championship

Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Sunday took a giant step towards the World Chess Championship title by defeating defending champion Ding Liren in the 11th game, taking a 6-5 lead in the contest after a spate of draws. With just three games to go, Gukesh now has a crucial lead in the 14-round classical format match. History is now on Gukesh's side as no challenger in modern chess has ever scored a win after being tied 5-5 after the 10th game. For Liren, the only comforting thing could be the fact that he had won the 12th game in the last World Championship match against Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia. The Indian started off with the Knight move on his first turn and was surprised as Liren went for a reverse Benoni opening.

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World Chess Championship: Nerves To play Crucial Role As D Gukesh, Ding Liren Head For Close Finish

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Loses To Ding Liren In 12th Game, Both Players At 6 points Each

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Live Streaming FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Game 12 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

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World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Loses To Ding Liren In 12th Game, Both Players At 6 points Each

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship Game 12 Highlights: D Gukesh Loses 12th Game To Ding Liren, Scores Tied At 6-6

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship Game 12, Live Updates: 16 Moves Done; D Gukesh Looks To Seize Control vs Ding Liren

D Gukesh Beats Ding Liren To Take Lead In World Chess Championship