Sun Dec 08 15:45:52 UTC 2024: ## Indian Teen Gukesh Takes Crucial Lead in World Chess Championship
**Singapore** – Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has seized a commanding lead in the World Chess Championship against defending champion Ding Liren of China. In a thrilling 11th game, Gukesh secured a victory, capitalizing on a time pressure blunder by Ding to take a 6-5 lead with only three games remaining in the 14-game match.
The win, which ended a seven-game draw streak, gave the 18-year-old a significant psychological advantage heading into the final stages of the tournament. While acknowledging the importance of his win, Gukesh remained cautious, emphasizing the challenges of the remaining games. Ding, acknowledging a difficult game, expressed his determination to fight back.
The game itself was a tense affair, with both players initially playing cautiously. However, the final stages saw a dramatic increase in pace, culminating in Ding’s resignation under intense time pressure. Gukesh’s victory was met with jubilant celebrations from his supporters at the Resorts World Sentosa hotel.
Gukesh, already the youngest player ever to compete in a World Championship, is aiming to surpass Garry Kasparov’s record as the youngest undisputed world champion. If the match ends in a tie after 14 games, a tie-breaker will be held on December 13th. The world watches with bated breath as the young Indian challenger continues his pursuit of chess history.
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