World Chess Championship 2024: How can Gukesh win the Title? A Complete Scenario

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The World Chess Championship 2024 between D. Gukesh and Ding Liren continues to deliver high-quality, exciting chess despite the lack of decisive results since Game 3.

The eighth game, played on Wednesday (December 4) in Sentosa, ended in another draw, marking the fifth consecutive stalemate in the 14-match series.

With the score tied at 4-4, both players remain locked in a fierce battle for the coveted title. The championship will be crowned to the first to reach 7.5 points as the victor. Six more classical games remain in the series, setting the stage for a gripping conclusion.

Game 8, though shorter than the marathon 72-move Game 7 that lasted five and a half hours, was no less thrilling. Once again, Gukesh came close to forcing a win but failed to capitalize on a key opportunity, mirroring a similar scenario in the seventh game.

Ding Liren showcased his impressive resourcefulness by turning the tables at one point, putting the young Indian Grandmaster under pressure. However, Gukesh demonstrated excellent defensive skills to hold his ground and secure the draw.

As the score remains tied at 4-4, the chess world is watching with bated breath as these two players deliver one enthralling game after another. With six games to go, both Ding and Gukesh have everything to play for in this evenly balanced championship match.

How many Points Gukesh Need to win Chess Championship?

Gukesh will have to get at least 3.5 points more in the last six matches to win the World Chess Championship title.

How can Gukesh win the World Chess Championship Title?

Scenario 1: If all of the last six matches have a result, Gukesh will have to win four out of the six to win the title. In that case, the Indian star will win by a margin of 8-6. If he wins five out of the last six, he will end up with a winning score of 9-5.

Scenario 2: In case of further stalemates, Gukesh will have to ensure he wins at least one more than Ding Liren. In case of three drawn matches out of last six, Gukesh will have to win 2 matches to get the title.

Here is a complete guide to how Gukesh can win the Chess Championship involving the drawn match scenarios.

What will happen if both players are Tied on Points?

If the players are tied on points, then a Tie Breaker will be played the next day after the end of 14 matches to decide the Winner.