Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh secured a draw towards the reigning world champion, Ding Liren of China, within the second sport of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Tuesday.
Gukesh, taking part in with the black items, rebounded after his loss to Liren within the first sport of the 14-game collection on Monday.
“Draw with black on this planet championship match is at all times good and it is too early, we nonetheless have an extended match,” the Chennai-based GM mentioned within the post-game press convention.
The draw marks a optimistic step for the 18-year-old Gukesh. He’s the youngest challenger within the historical past of the World Chess Championship. Gukesh goals to turn out to be the primary Indian since Viswanathan Anand to win the title.
“There’s clearly some stress for anybody taking part in in a World Championship; there may be a whole lot of stress. However I additionally see it as a privilege that I can characterize so many individuals and my nation,” he mentioned.
Gukesh stays targeted on every sport individually, hoping for favorable outcomes because the championship progresses.
“I’m simply specializing in one sport at a time. Hopefully, issues go my method,” he added.
The championship carries a prize purse of $2.5 million. The primary participant to realize 7.5 factors will likely be topped the champion.
Viswanathan Anand, who has been instrumental in Gukesh’s improvement as a chess participant, is a five-time world chess champion. He holds a major place in Indian chess historical past.
Ding Liren, the 32-year-old defending champion, expressed satisfaction together with his efficiency within the second spherical. He mentioned his opening technique and preparation for the sport.
“Within the first sport I performed one thing new within the opening and naturally it requires a whole lot of reminiscence. At present I additionally performed not a typical transfer (for me) 1.e4 and I ready rather a lot,” he mentioned.
