File picture of D Gukesh© AFP
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren performed out a principally risk-free draw within the fourth spherical to stay degree on factors within the World Chess Championship battle in Singapore on Friday. The 2 gamers signed peace after 42 strikes vide repetition and are tied on 2 factors every after 4 video games of the 14-round showdown. The primary to succeed in 7.5 factors will likely be topped the champion. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who was taking part in with black on Friday, is the youngest ever challenger for the title and had received the third sport on Wednesday.
“In direction of the top, I had some probabilities to press higher however with black that is all you’ll be able to anticipate,” Gukesh mentioned after the sport.
“I’m simply attempting to make good strikes,” he added when requested concerning the prospect of turning into the youngest world champion.
The 32-year-old Liren had received the opening sport earlier than the 2 performed out a draw within the second sport.
“This spherical, I attempted to play protected. It seems I bought a little bit little bit of a bonus. The rating continues to be balanced. There are extra video games to come back,” Liren mentioned.
“I had a relaxation day to recuperate from the robust loss. I’m in an excellent temper. It labored properly, not so dangerous,” he added.
Viswanathan Anand is to this point the one Indian to have received the title, having claimed it 5 instances in his profession. The semi-retired legend made the ceremonial first transfer for Gukesh on Friday.
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