Fri Nov 29 00:42:42 UTC 2024: ## World Chess Championship Resumes: Gukesh Eyes Momentum Against Ding Liren

**Singapore** – The 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship resumes Friday after a rest day, with the score tied at 1.5-1.5. Defending champion Ding Liren of China and challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India are locked in a tense battle for the world title in a 14-game match.

After Gukesh evened the score in game three, the young Indian challenger will face the challenge of playing black against Ding’s white pieces in game four. The match continues Friday at 4:00 a.m. ET (10:00 CET / 2:30 p.m. IST / 5:00 p.m. Singapore time). The first player to reach 7.5 points wins the $2 million prize; a tie at 7-7 will result in a rapid playoff. The total prize fund is $2.5 million.

Chess enthusiasts can follow the action through various online platforms, including Chess.com’s game reviews and interviews, and live streams by popular commentators such as GM Hikaru Nakamura and IM Levy Rozman. The championship is being held in Singapore and decides who will be crowned the next world chess champion.

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