'...Gukesh is not a favourite in this match anymore'

Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after series of draws in the Chess World C'ship. IMAGE: The Chennai-born D Gukesh knows that he will have to punch hard against his gritty defending champion Ding......

Chess C'ship: Would Gukesh and Ding cheat?

IMAGE: D. Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren remain tied at 4.5 points each. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Maria Emelianova/FIDE The World Chess Championship continues to see a......

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Liren draw again

IMAGE: D. Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren continues to be a frustrating affair. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Maria Emelianova and Chin An/FIDE Stalemate continued in the World Chess......

Gukesh's resilience shines: Forces draw against Liren

IMAGE: D Gukesh holds World Champion Ding Liren in epic battle. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China played out their fifth......

World C'ship: Stalemate continues as Gukesh-Liren play another draw

Gukesh squanders advantage to settle for draw in Game 7. IMAGE: India's D Gukesh and China's Ding Liren played out a draw after 72 moves. Photograph: Eng Chin An/FIDE/X The youngest-ever......