Indian challenger D Gukesh played out a hard-fought draw with white pieces in the fifth game of the World Chess Championship against defending champion Ding Liren of China Saturday. (Highlights | Cricket News)
Gukesh Vs Liren, World Chess C'ship Game 5: Indian Recovers From Blunder To Draw, Scores Tied 2.5-2.5
The 18-year-old Gukesh is the youngest ever challenger for the crown and had won the third game on Wednesday
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Ding Liren and D Gukesh shake hands after the first round of World Chess Championship. Photo: X/FIDE
Ding Liren and D Gukesh shake hands after the first round of World Chess Championship. Photo: X/FIDE
The second draw in a row left both players with an identical tally on 2.5 points apiece, still shy of 5 more points in order to win the championship.
The 18-year-old Gukesh is the youngest ever challenger for the crown and had won the third game on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old Liren had won the opening game before the two played out draws in the second and fourth game.
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