World Chess Championship HIGHLIGHTS Game 7: Ding manages to rescue a draw against Gukesh
WCC 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Both players can't be separated at the halfway with 5 draws in 7 games so far.
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World Chess Championship Game 7
The Game 7 of the World Chess Championship 2024 ended up with Gukesh failing to get a win despite of a clear advantage in the game. Ding Liren fought out a draw after making some disappointing moves in between the game. The score stays at 3.5-3.5 with nothing to separate the two player still. With 25 moves in, Gukesh has a clear advantage on the board as well as on the clock and would be looking forward to make the most of it on the night. Ding would be regretting about the chances he failed to take in the earlier games as he is on the verge of a potential defeat in game 7.
Both players eventually went past the time control and were given an additional 30 minutes in the game. Ding played it close as he only had 7 seconds left with him when he made his 40th move on the board. Both players lost their queens and a pair of bishop before the extension as well. In the end, it was another thrilling draw between Gukesh and Ding as the Indian fails to grab a win despite having an advantage on the night. The score goes to 3.5-3.5 now at the halfway stage of the 14-match contest as there is still a lot to play for in the championship. This was the longest match of this year's World Chess championship so far which also promises a lot of good things in the next 7 games.
World Chess Championship 2024 game 7 live telecast in India
The live telecast for Game 7 of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Final between D Gukesh and Ding Liren will not be available in India. World Chess Championship 2024 game 7 live streaming in India Fans in India can catch the live streaming of Game 7 of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Final between D Gukesh and Ding Liren on FIDE and Chess.com’s Twitch and X (formerly known as Twitter) handles.
7:59 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Both players share the spoils again!
Another thrilling draw between Gukesh and Ding as the Indian fails to grab a win despite having an advantage on the night. The score goes to 3.5-3.5 now at the halfway stage of the 14-match contest as there is still a lot to play for in the championship.
7:45 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Game heading towards another draw!
Some good defence by Ding is taking the game slowly and slowly towards a draw now.
7:43 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Gukesh chasing a win!
Gukesh has little time left on the clock and is only able to play because of the 30-second increment he gets after every move. Ding on the other hand is solely playing for a draw after a bad day in the office.
7:38 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Gukesh falling behind now!
Gukesh has fallen behind in terms of time for the first time in the game. He took 8 minutes for his 48th move. Nail-biting finish this one.
7:30 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: 45 moves in!
With the result of the game almost there, things hare heating up now between the Indian and Chinese duo.
1 Nf3 d5
2 g3 g6
3 d4 Bg7
4 c4 c6
5 Bg2 Nf6
6 O-O O-O
7 Re1 dxc4
8 e4 Bg4
9 Nbd2 c5
10 d5 e6
11 h3 Bxf3
12 Bxf3 exd5
13 exd5 Nbd7
14 Nxc4 b5
15 Na3 Qb6
16 Bf4 Rfe8
17 Qd2 Rad8
18 Nc2 Nf8
19 b4 c4
20 Be3 Qa6
21 Bd4 Rxe1+
22 Rxe1 Qxa2
23 Ra1 Qb3
24 Ra3 Qb1+
25 Kg2 Rd7
26 Ra5 Qb3
27 Ra3 Qb1
28 Ra5 Qb3
29 Rxb5 Qd3
30 Qf4 Qxc2
31 Bxf6 Qf5
32 Qxf5 gxf5
33 Bxg7 Kxg7
34 Rc5 Ng6
35 Rxc4 Ne5
36 Rd4 Nc6
37 Rf4 Ne7
38 b5 Kf6
39 Rd4 h6
40 Kf1 Ke5
41 Rh4 Nxd5
42 Rxh6 Nc3
43 Rc6 Ne4
44 Ke1 f6
45 h4 Rd3
7:16 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Lengthy delay by Ding!
Ding took almost 22 minutes for his 44th move which could cost him big going into the final moments of the game.
7:11 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Advantage Gukesh!
Gukesh still holds an advantage on the board over Ding as he looks to grab a valuable point on the night. 44 moves are in already.
6:55 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Longest game alert!
With the game past the 4 hour-mark now, this is the longest game so far out of the 7 matches that have been played in the World Championship.
6:47 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Kramnik on Ding!
"Exchanging h pawn to d pawn is even better than Nf8. I like Ding and he is a strong player in normal condition but he shouldnt have played this match before fully recovering. It is not him playing, a bleak shadow," said Russian grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik posted on X.
6:31 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Gukesh and Ding over time control!
The 18-year-old Gukesh crosses the 40-move time control, securing an additional 30 minutes on the clock. He marks the moment by heading to his private lounge for a brief break.
Meanwhile, Ding Liren is deep in thought over his next move. With just seven seconds left on his clock, he manages to make his 40th move, earning himself the crucial bonus of 30 more minutes.
6:24 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Ding in a race against time!
Ding has six minutes remaining for his final three moves before both players reach the time control phase, where they will each receive an additional 30 minutes along with a 30-second increment per move.
Although Ding is not entirely out of trouble, the threat appears to diminish with every move he makes.
6:05 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Ding under pressure!
With 27 moves in, Ding has just 15 minutes left on the clock in order to decide on his 13 remaining moves on the night.
1 Nf3 d5
1 Nf3 d5
2 g3 g6
3 d4 Bg7
4 c4 c6
5 Bg2 Nf6
6 O-O O-O
7 Re1 dxc4
8 e4 Bg4
9 Nbd2 c5
10 d5 e6
11 h3 Bxf3
12 Bxf3 exd5
13 exd5 Nbd7
14 Nxc4 b5
15 Na3 Qb6
16 Bf4 Rfe8
17 Qd2 Rad8
18 Nc2 Nf8
19 b4 c4
20 Be3 Qa6
21 Bd4 Rxe1+
22 Rxe1 Qxa2
23 Ra1 Qb3
24 Ra3 Qb1+
25 Kg2 Rd7
26 Ra5 Qb3
27 Ra3 Qb1
6:00 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Can Gukesh make the most of the advantage?
With India's Gukesh having a clear advantage on the board and on the clock, it will be interesting to see whether or not he makes the most of his chance tonight.
5:48 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: 25 moves in!
We are 25 moves in and Gukesh still has 43 minutes while Ding has been left with just over 15 minutes.
1 Nf3 d5
1 Nf3 d5
2 g3 g6
3 d4 Bg7
4 c4 c6
5 Bg2 Nf6
6 O-O O-O
7 Re1 dxc4
8 e4 Bg4
9 Nbd2 c5
10 d5 e6
11 h3 Bxf3
12 Bxf3 exd5
13 exd5 Nbd7
14 Nxc4 b5
15 Na3 Qb6
16 Bf4 Rfe8
17 Qd2 Rad8
18 Nc2 Nf8
19 b4 c4
20 Be3 Qa6
21 Bd4 Rxe1+
22. Rxe1 Qxa2
23. Ra1 Qb3
24. Ra3 Qb1+
25. Kg2 Rd7
5:34 PM
World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Ding trying to attack!
Ding has taken an attacking approach by playing 21. Rxe1+. However, Gukesh was able to pocket it with 22. Rxe1
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First Published: Dec 03 2024 | 1:17 PM IST
