World Chess Championship: Gukesh misses chances as Ding turns the tables
The Statesman Siliguri|December 05, 2024
For the second game in a row, India's D. Gukesh failed to capitalize on a big advantage and landed in an inferior position as Game 8 ended in a draw with reigning champion Ding Liren of China defending stoutly and brilliantly to turn things around in another edge-of-the-seat roller-coaster in Singapore.
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Gukesh had a big advantage in position and time and the Chinese player looked on his way to defeat, just in Game 7 on Tuesday, came up with a risky plan and grabbed the advantage. He offered a draw by repetition of moves despite having a slight advantage but the 18-year-old Indian courageously rejected the offer. The game eventually ended in a draw after more than four-and-a-half hours thrilling action that lasted 51 moves.

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