The two players signed peace after 69 moves
Playing with white pieces in the match, Mukesh and Ding Lorient are tied at 6.5-6.5 but still one point short of winning the championship. Photo Credit: International Chess Federation official x handle
Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China played out a draw in the 13th game of the World Chess Championship on Wednesday (December 11, 2024).
The two players signed peace after 69 moves.
The 32-year-old Liren had won the opening game, while the 18-year-old Gukesh had emerged victorious in the third game to draw level.
The two Grandmasters then played seven consecutive draws before Gukesh broke the deadlock in the 11th game to take a 6-5 lead but Liren drew level in the 12th game by shocking the Indian.
