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World Chess Championship: Gukesh squanders advantage to settle for draw

The two players signed peace after 72 moves. It was the fifth draw of the match

World Chess Championship Game 7

World Chess Championship Game 7

Press Trust of India Singapore

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Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China played out a draw in the seventh game of the World Chess Championship to remain level on points here on Tuesday.

It was the fourth draw in a row and left both players on an identical tally of 3.5 points each, still shy of 4 more points in order to win the championship.

The two players signed peace after 72 moves. It was the fifth draw of the match.

The 32-year-old Liren had won the opening game while the 18-year-old Gukesh had emerged victorious in the third game.

The second, fourth, fifth and sixth games had ended in draws.

 

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First Published: Dec 03 2024 | 10:26 PM IST

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