A solid draw
Game 2 of the 2024 Chess World Championship concluded with a well-fought draw, leaving reigning champion Ding Liren narrowly ahead of D Gukesh at 1.5-0.5. Ding began with a strong, confident opening, but Gukesh’s solid defense held firm under pressure.
Both players played a careful game, eventually agreeing to a draw after strategic back-and-forth moves. Ding’s choice to conserve energy in this 14-game marathon reflects the deep tactical thinking at play.
With Game 3 tomorrow and Gukesh taking white, the excitement is only growing. This championship battle is just getting started!
Watch the game here:
