Ding Liren Salvages Dramatic Draw Against Gukesh in Game 7 of World Chess Championship

The reigning champion narrowly avoids defeat after a critical blunder, leaving the match tied 3.5-3.5 at the halfway point.

Game 7 of the 2024 World Chess Championship ended in a 72-move draw after an intense five-hour battle in Singapore.
Indian teenager Gukesh D missed a winning opportunity following a critical mistake on move 46, allowing Ding Liren to equalize in the endgame.
Ding, facing severe time pressure and a difficult position, made a key blunder on move 40 but recovered with precise defensive play to force the draw.
This result keeps the best-of-14-games match tied at 3.5-3.5, with seven classical games remaining to determine the champion.
Gukesh, the youngest-ever challenger at 18, aims to break Garry Kasparov's record as the youngest world champion, while Ding defends his title under immense scrutiny.