The match remains equal – 2.5:2.5
Indian challenger Gukesh Dommaraju and Chinese champion title holder Ding Liren tied in the fifth game of the title match world chess champion.
Dommaraju played with white pieces this time. The grandmasters played an exchange variation of the French Defense. After 40 moves, both players agreed to a draw.
The score in the match is still equal – 2.5:2.5. Let us remind you that Dean and Gukesh have one victory each, and two more games ended in a draw. The next game will take place on December 1st.
Dean defends the world title he won in 2023. Gukesh won the Candidates Tournament on his way to the final match.
The world title match is taking place in Singapore. The rules of the match are designed for 14 games and, if necessary, a tie-breaker will be played. The winner will be the grandmaster who is the first to score 7.5 points.
Game 5 ends in a draw after 40 moves of play at the 2024 FIDE World Championship, presented by Google. #DingGukesh
♟ Match score: 2½-2½
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— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) November 30, 2024
Source: Sportarena
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