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World Chess Championship Tied 3-3 After Gukesh and Ding Draw Game 6

Indian teenager D Gukesh rejects early draw offer, holding defending champion Ding Liren in a tense 46-move battle.

  • Game 6 of the FIDE World Chess Championship ended in a draw, leaving the match tied at 3-3 after six rounds.
  • Gukesh, playing with black pieces, declined Ding's early draw offer and extended the game, showcasing his fighting spirit.
  • Ding Liren employed the London System opening and maintained a slight positional advantage but missed opportunities to press for a win.
  • The match, held in Singapore, will resume after the second rest day, with eight more games scheduled in the 14-game series.
  • If the match remains tied after 14 games, a tie-break with shorter time controls will determine the champion.
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