Gukesh D Takes Lead After Ding Liren's Critical Blunder in Game 11

The 18-year-old challenger is now one step closer to becoming the youngest world chess champion in history, with a 6-5 lead and three games remaining.

Gukesh D capitalized on a major blunder by reigning champion Ding Liren in Game 11, securing a decisive victory and taking the lead in the World Chess Championship for the first time.
The match, held in Singapore, features a best-of-14 format, with Gukesh now needing just 1.5 points to claim the title and break Garry Kasparov's record as the youngest world champion.
Ding Liren, who has faced personal struggles and limited play since winning the title in 2023, has struggled to maintain consistency and now faces an uphill battle to retain his title.
Game 11 saw Gukesh play aggressively as White, forcing Ding into time pressure, which culminated in a critical error on move 28 that ended the game abruptly.
With three games left, Ding must win at least one to force tie-breaks, a format where he has historically excelled, including his 2023 championship victory.