Indian challenger D. Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China settled for a draw in Game 6 on Sunday. This marks their third consecutive draw, keeping the score tied at 3-3.
The closely contested match continues as both players fight to gain an edge in the championship.
D. Gukesh doesn’t believe in numerology—he trusts making the right moves. On Sunday, he rejected a draw through a threefold repetition on move 26, sparking concerns about taking unnecessary risks. However, 20 moves later, he secured a draw, silencing critics.
Some may credit the thread on his wrist for his success, but Gukesh’s calm reaction showed he never lost control of the position. Even engines and experts couldn’t prove otherwise.
The 18-year-old Indian challenger is locked 3-3 in his 14-game World Chess Championship match against China’s Ding Liren, ranked world No. 23. Game six ended in a hard-fought draw after 46 moves and four hours of play.
World No. 5 Gukesh now has the white pieces for Tuesday’s seventh game, following a rest day on Monday.
