D Gukesh vs Ding Liren World Chess Championship 2024 Game 6 Live Updates: Hard-Fought Draw Leaves Both Players Tied at 2.5 Points

In a thrilling sixth game of the World Chess Championship, Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren battled it out to a hard-fought draw. The game ended in a stalemate after 40 moves, marking the third draw of the match between the two formidable players.

Gukesh, at just 18 years old, is the youngest ever challenger for the crown and had previously secured a victory in the third game of the championship. On the other hand, the 32-year-old Liren had won the opening game before the series of draws in the second, fourth, and now sixth game.

The match saw Gukesh opting for the King’s pawn opening once again, facing the French defense for the second time in the championship. Despite losing the first game in the same opening, Gukesh played cautiously this time, going for the Exchange variation. However, Liren proved to be well-prepared and the game quickly reached an equal endgame with Bishops of opposite colors.

As per the rules, the players had to complete a minimum of 40 moves before the game could be declared a draw. Once that milestone was reached, neither player could make further progress, leading to the peaceful conclusion of the game.

With both players now tied at 2.5 points each, the tension is mounting as they strive to reach the required 5 points to claim victory in the championship. Chess enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the next game to see who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes battle of wits.