Wed Nov 27 13:48:42 UTC 2024: ## Indian Teenager Gukesh Ties World Chess Championship After Dramatic Win
**Singapore** – India’s 18-year-old grandmaster, Gukesh Dommaraju, has dramatically tied the World Chess Championship match against reigning champion Ding Liren of China. After losing the opening game and drawing the second, Gukesh secured a victory in the third game on Wednesday, leveling the score at 1.5-1.5.
The win came after Gukesh put intense pressure on Ding Liren, ultimately forcing the Chinese champion to lose on time. Speaking after his victory, a jubilant Gukesh commented, “It feels great. The last two days I was happy with my play. My play today was even better, I feel good at the board and today I just managed to outplay my opponent.”
Gukesh admitted to pre-match nerves in his first world championship final against the 32-year-old Ding Liren, but stated that he calmed down once the game began. The 14-game match, taking place at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa, now enters a rest day before resuming on Friday. The first player to reach 7.5 points wins, with tie-breaks in place if the score is tied at 7-7 after the full 14 games.
Gukesh’s performance has captivated chess fans across India, making him a national sensation. At 18, he’s the youngest player ever to challenge for the World Championship, aiming to surpass Garry Kasparov’s record as the youngest undisputed world champion.
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