SINGAPORE: It is a battle watched by a ballroom of hundreds, streamed to an audience of millions, and fought by two men representing two nations of billions. One is a young star, an 18-year-old who has shot to prominence.

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren played out a draw in the fourth round to remain level on points in the World Chess Championship battle in Singapore on Friday (). The two players signed peace after 42 moves and are tied on 2 points each after four games of the 14-round showdown.

G Dukesh and Ding Liren played out a draw after 42 moves in Game 4. Resuming after the rest day, the two players played a tense match which fizzled out to a draw.

Gukesh's games with white have been driven by preparation, but the games with black have shown his problem-solving ability

India’s Gukesh Dommaraju and r eigning world champion Ding Liren of China have tied their fourth match of the ongoing World Chess Championship final with the overall score level at 2-2 in Singapore.

Game 4 of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore ended in a 42-move draw between Gukesh D and reigning champion Ding Liren. Following Gukesh’s Game 3 win, the intense rivalry continues, with both players employing innovative strategies.

India Chess Grandmaster Gukesh managed to secure a spectacular win against Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship to stay on level terms.

The 18-year-old triumphed in the third game of the series on Wednesday, drawing level after his opening-round loss.