World Chess Championship HIGHLIGHTS: Game 8 ends in a draw between Gukesh and Ding

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The 18-year-old Indian chess grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh and China’s reigning world champion Ding Liren resumed their battle for the world title in the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 final at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore with Game 8 of the 14-game series on Wednesday, December 4, in hopes of finally breaking the deadlock and gaining the lead before going into Game 9 on Thursday, December 5.

 

With hopes of taking the lead by playing with white on the day, Liren failed to make the most of it as Gukesh managed to put a good pawn setup ahead of him for his defence.  Liren's moves often seemed to put Gukesh in the driver's seat in the match around the 25th move but later came back in the game.  Ding also indicated that he was happy with a draw late in the game as Game 8 gave us a sixth draw in 8 games at the World Championship now.

 

Points progression in the series:

• After Game 1: Gukesh 0-1 Liren
• After Game 2: Gukesh 0.5-1.5 Liren
• After Game 3: Gukesh 1.5-1.5 Liren
• After Game 4: Gukesh 2-2 Liren
• After Game 5: Gukesh 2.5-2.5 Liren
• After Game 6: Gukesh 3-3 Liren
• After Game 7: Gukesh 3.5-3.5 Liren
• After Game 8: Gukesh 4-4 Liren

FIDE WCC Final 2024: Gukesh vs Liren Game 8, Live Telecast Details

 

There will be no live telecast of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 final.

 

FIDE WCC Final 2024: Gukesh vs Liren Game 8, Live Streaming Details

 

Game 8 of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Final between Gukesh and Ding Liren will be streamed on FIDE and Chess.com’s Twitch and X (formerly known as Twitter) handles.

 

Check all live updates of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Final between Gukesh and Ding Liren here.

 

7:14 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Game 8 ends in a draw!

Another draw at the end of another thrilling tie between Gukesh and Ding Liren on the day.

7:09 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Ding's puzzling play!

Ding has often seen to play risky moves but is also repeating his moves in order to draw the match now.

6:52 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Repititions on board!

Multiple repititions on the board for both players as the game enters it business end now.

6:41 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Gukesh going for the win!

Gukesh has opted to not go for the draw again in theis Championship as he is looking to get that one point and risk it all. 42 moves in now.

6:33 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Both players get additional time

Both Gukesh and Ding have passed the 40-move mark and get the additional 30 minutes now which will also have an additional 30 seconds for every move from now on.

6:24 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Race against time now!

Gukesh has just over 5 minutes to complete his 4 moves while Ding is left with almost 10 minutes at the moment. A good return to the game by the reigning champion.

6:19 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Gukesh drops the advantage!

The last few moves have seen Gukesh failing to capitalise on the advantage and is now barely holding on to an even game. 31 moves in now.

6:04 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Ding with a 'miracle'

Chess legend Susan Polgar also had a say on the game as she said "It would take another miracle for Ding to save this game. Proper time management is crucial in a world championship. One cannot get into time pressure over and over again and expect to do well. It may work in some games but the odds are against you. This is one of the most important lesson I can give to young players. Fix it immediately before it becomes a lifetime bad habit. Many incredible players over the years failed to reach the pinnacle because of poor time management."

 

However, just nine minutes later, she added: "Ding may just have another miracle after all!" Ding did manage to comeback from a precaius position on the night as Gukesh might beeating himself up for not making the most of the advantage.

5:45 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Gukesh leading now!

Gukesh has the clear advantage on the board as he knocks out a free pawn and has the clock on his side too. 26 moves in now.

5:32 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Gukesh keeping close!

After Ding's 22nd move, the prediction again tipped towards Gukesh which wasn't the case before the move. 34% chances of Gukesh's win now.

5:21 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Ding puts the 20th move in!

With Ding Liren playing 20. Nf3, the scales have been tipped more in the favour of Gukesh according to Leela Zero as they predict a more than 33% chance of Gukesh going away with a win on the night as compared to Ding's 14%.

5:08 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Gukesh still with the advantage!

Gukesh still has more than half of Ding's available time on the clock with the Indian comparatively quick with his moves today as well.

4:45 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Ding's move proving good for Gukesh!

Ding's 17th move has put Gukesh into a slighter better place in the match with Leela Zero (AI model) putting him in the driver's seat for the game.

4:38 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Gukesh taking his time!

With Ding playing 17. Nc2, Gukesh took his time as the battle for c4 square continues. Gukesh comes up with 17. Qc7

4:09 PM

World Chess Championship 2024 LIVE UPDATES: 15 moves in!

Ding Liren taking the larger share of time yet again as Gukesh holds a 30 minute advantage over him.

1 c4 e5

2 Nc3 Bb4

3 Nd5 Be7

4 Nf3 d6

5 g3 c6

6 Nxe7 Nxe7

7 Bg2 f6

8 O-O Be6

9 b3 d5

10 Ba3 O-O

11 Rc1 a5

12 Ne1 Re8

13 f4 exf4

14 Rxf4 dxc4

15 bxc4 Ng6