D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, World Chess Championship Game 13, Live Updates: Ding Liren Under Pressure; D Gukesh Ready To Pounce

World Chess Championship Live: Ding under pressure

This game is getting better with every passing move. Defending champion Ding Liren now seems to be under pressure and taking every step carefully. He takes six minutes to take his 19th step, which was Qg6. He then quickly redeems himself by taking only 40 seconds on his 20th move. On the other hand, D Gukesh has gained speed and quickly responding to every move. 

World Chess Championship Live: Moves so far

1. e4 e6

2. d4 d5

3. Nc3 Nf6

4. e5 Nfd7

5. Nce2 c5

6. c3 Nc6

7. a3 Be7

8. Be3 Nb6

9. Nf4 cxd4

10. cxd4 Nc4

11. Bxc4 dxc4

12. Nge2 b5

13. O-O O-O

14. Nc3 Rb8

15. Nh5 f5

16. exf6 Bxf6

17. Qf3 Qe8

18. Nxf6+ Rxf6

19. Qe2 Qg6

20. f3 Rf8

World Chess Championship Live: Current positions

World Chess Championship Live: Gukesh moves Qf3

After spending 21 minutes in his 16th move, D Gukesh goes into yet another thinking session for his 17th move. He now takes 13 minute to take his 17th move. This time, he moves Qf3. In reply, Ding Liren moves Qe8 in three minutes. 

World Chess Championship Live: Gukesh spends 21 minutes

What a brilliant twist in the tale. India’s D Gukesh, who are running on top with time on his side, finally faces a roadblock. In his 16th move, Gukesh spends a total of 21 minutes. After a lot of deep thinking, Gukesh moves exf6. In reponse, Ding Liren takes only 16 seconds and moves Bxf6. 

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Live: Here’s what Susan Polgar says about the game

Without the f1 Bishop, the kingside attack is not as dangerous. White is slightly better but black is fine on the board.

The pattern of Ding spending a lot of time out of the opening, and Gukesh slowing down in the middlegame continues.#DingGukesh pic.twitter.com/y2U894Wjdc

— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) December 11, 2024

World Chess Championship Live: 14 moves done

1. e4 e6

2. d4 d5

3. Nc3 Nf6

4. e5 Nfd7

5. Nce2 c5

6. c3 Nc6

7. a3 Be7

8. Be3 Nb6

9. Nf4 cxd4

10. cxd4 Nc4

11. Bxc4 dxc4

12. Nge2 b5

13. O-O O-O

14. Nc3 Rb8

World Chess Championship Live: Gukesh moves Nge2

India’s D Gukesh moves Nge2. It was his 12th move today and he spends 2 minutes to take the move. In reply, defending champion Ding Liren moves b5 and takes eight minutes. Gukesh is clearly dominating the proceedings, as per the clock. 

World Chess Championship Live: Positions after 11 moves

World Chess Championship Live: 11 moves done

1. e4 e6

2. d4 d5

3. Nc3 Nf6

4. e5 Nfd7

5. Nce2 c5

6. c3 Nc6

7. a3 Be7

8. Be3 Nb6

9. Nf4 cxd4

10. cxd4 Nc4

11. Bxc4 dxc4

World Chess Championship Live: Gukesh on top, Liren worried

India’s D Gukesh is on top as he time is on his side today. In response of Gukesh’s eighth move Be3, defending champion Ding Liren once again goes into deep thinking and spends 37 minutes. He then moves Nb6 as Gukesh and Liren are now 54 minutes apart. The Chinese star needs to buckle up in order to bounce back in the game. 

World Chess Championship Live: Dings spends 17 minutes

Looks like the defending champion Ding Liren is being extra cautious with his every move and carefully moving ahead in the game. In response of D Giukesh’s seventh move a3, Ding Liren goes into some deep thinking and spends 17 minutes. He then takes Be7 as his seventh move. 

D Gukesh vs Dng Liren Live: Gukesh showing speed

WOAHH!!!! India’s young Grandmaster D Gukesh has definitely learnt a lot from his mistakes in the previous match. He is now keeping up with the time and confidently moving ahead in the game. So far, Gukesh has spent only 36 seconds. Great move by Gukesh. 

D Gukesh vs Dng Liren Live: First seven moves

First seven moves

1. e4 e6

2. d4 d5

3. Nc3 Nf6

4. e5 Nfd7

5. Nce2 c5

6. c3 Nc6

7. a3

World Chess Championship Live: Gukesh begins with e4

WOAH!!! India’s D Gukesh starts with e4 as his opening move in Match No 13 against China’s Ding Liren. In his response, Liren moves with e6. This is going to be an interesting fight as both the players will be putting their best foot forward. 

World Chess Championship Live: We are underway

The highly anticipated Match No-13 of the FIDE World Chess Championship between D Gukesh and Ding Liren finally begins. The Indian Grandmaster will be taking the first move as he is playing with the whites. Let’s Go!!

World Chess Championship Live: The Results So Far

How the 12 games have gone so far:

Game 1: Ding Liren beats Gukesh with black

Game 2: Draw

Game 3: Gukesh beats Ding Liren with white

Rest Day – November 28

Game 4: Draw

Game 5: Draw

Game 6: Draw

Rest Day – December 2

Game 7: Draw

Game 8: Draw

Game 9: Draw

Rest Day – December 6

Game 10: Draw

Game 11: Gukesh beats Ding Liren with white

Game 12: Ding Liren beats Gukesh with white

Rest Day – December 10

World Chess Championship Live: What Makes This Event Special?

The ongoing 2024 FIDE World Championship is a special one as it presents the first-ever world-title match between two Asian competitors since the tournament started 138 years ago.

World Chess Championship Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the FIDE World Chess Championship, Match No-13 between India’s D Gukesh and China’s Ding Liren, straight from Singapore. Stay tuned for all the live updates.