classical - players.bio

Chess World Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Eye Breakthrough After Series Of Draws

Half a dozen draws and some missed opportunities later, sprightly challenger D Gukesh and resolute defending champion Ding Liren would be desperate for a breakthrough when they clash in the 10th game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Saturday. Gukesh has explored several winning lines but the advantage has not translated into victories for the Indian, and with just five more classical games left to be played in the USD 2.5 million prize money championship, the 18-year-old would look to break the deadlock and hope to take a decisive lead after a day's rest on Friday.

Perfect Potgieter opens three shot lead at Sun City

South Africa’s Aldrich Potgieter sunk four birdies and an eagle for a round of 66 in difficult conditions and a three shot third round lead in the DP World Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City on Saturday as he seeks a first win on the European circuit

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Plays Out Easy Draw, Scores Remain Tied

Indian challenger D Gukesh yet again proved equal to the task with defending champion Ding Liren of China as the 10th game of the World Chess Championship match between them ended in a draw without much excitement in Singapore on Saturday. It was by far the easiest of the game with black pieces for Gukesh as the position played itself out of a London system game wherein Ding Liren took no risks and was also apparently happy with the drawn result. The seventh consecutive draw -- and eighth of the match -- left both players on an identical tally of 5 points each, still shy of 2.5 points in order to win the championship.

Apple Music Classical shares biggest albums of 2024: What it says about how we enjoy classical music

Apple Music and Spotify Wrapped have both now shared the top streamed artists of the year. In a year that proved once again women’s power over the pop charts, Taylor Swift was a prominent entry on both sets of lists, topping both album lists.

Dodgers announce Freddie Freeman had ankle surgery, will be ready for 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday that star first baseman Freddie Freeman "underwent surgery on his right ankle consisting of debridement and the removal of loose bodies." He's expected to be ready for spring training.

Debenhams reduces glitzy £34 bag to £14 that will 'go with any Christmas party outfit'

If there's one thing that every fashion fan needs to see them through the festive season, it's a glitzy handbag that goes with virtually any Christmas party outfit. If you've got a number of events on your calendar between now and the New Year, you'll want something that you can just grab and go when rushing out the door - and we've spotted the perfect option.

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.

Chess World Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Eye Breakthrough After Series Of Draws

Half a dozen draws and some missed opportunities later, sprightly challenger D Gukesh and resolute defending champion Ding Liren would be desperate for a breakthrough when they clash in the 10th game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Saturday. Gukesh has explored several winning lines but the advantage has not translated into victories for the Indian, and with just five more classical games left to be played in the USD 2.5 million prize money championship, the 18-year-old would look to break the deadlock and hope to take a decisive lead after a day's rest on Friday.

Contacts

Classical Sport News

Chess World Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Eye Breakthrough After Series Of Draws

Perfect Potgieter opens three shot lead at Sun City

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Plays Out Easy Draw, Scores Remain Tied

Apple Music Classical shares biggest albums of 2024: What it says about how we enjoy classical music

Dodgers announce Freddie Freeman had ankle surgery, will be ready for 2025

Debenhams reduces glitzy £34 bag to £14 that will 'go with any Christmas party outfit'

World Chess Championship: 9th Game Between D Gukesh And Ding Liren Ends In Draw

Chess World Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Eye Breakthrough After Series Of Draws