D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, World Chess Championship Game 12, Live Updates: Leading 5-6, D Gukesh Inches Closer To History

World Chess Championship Live: Gukesh speaks about conditioning coach Paddy Upton

“Working with Paddy (Upton) has been super enjoyable and instructive for me and considering the height of the World Championship, there are more emotional struggles than any other tournament. We have had a lot of conversations. I learned a lot. He said a lot of things that have helped me in many of the games. Because Whenever you lose, you also lose your focus or you’ll get emotional but you should come back to the game and play the best move. And it’s not always easy to do, so his teachings have really helped me a lot.”

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Live: Gukesh’s remarks after defeating Liren in Game 11

“After Game 1, I had to show mental resistance because obviously it wasn’t a pleasant thing to lose the first game of the World Championship, but then once I hit back, I’ve started to play good chess,” said Gukesh during the press conference.

World Chess Championship Live: How Have The Results Been So Far?

With a 6-5 lead against the Chinese Ding Liren, D Gukesh looks to go for the kill today. Here’s A look at the results so far:

Game 1: Ding Liren beats Gukesh with black pieces

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 to play with white pieces

World Chess Championship Live: Carlsen Says ‘Must Win Game’ For Liren

Magnus Carlsen, who has been a keen observer of the game, expects Liren to fight back today. He has categorised this game a ‘must win’ for the Chinese.

The Norwegian also gave him a piece of advice. He said: “Just doing something social with his team. Just try and escape for a little bit.”

Carlsen also shared his own experience from Championship matches. “I have only been down once… against Sergey Karjakin. Then my world was kind of rocky for two or three days. I don’t envy Ding. There were four games left for me too. Its not easy for Ding.”

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, Match No-12 between D Gukesh and Ding Liren, straight from Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. Stay tuned for all the live updates.