World Championship Game 11: Gukesh wins rollercoaster game, seizes the lead
Game 11 of the World Chess Championship in Singapore brought a dramatic twist as 18-year-old Gukesh D defeated reigning champion Ding Liren to take a one-point lead with just three games remaining. The thrilling 29-move battle saw both players falter, but it was Ding’s blunder in mutual time trouble that sealed his fate. With the stakes higher than ever, Ding faces the daunting task of mounting a comeback to defend his title. | Photo: FIDE / Eng Chin An