Ding opted for the French Exchange, one of the least adventurous variations. A blunder during a routine exchange sequence gave Gukesh the upper hand only to have it slip away with imprecise play several moves later.
Enjoy the interactive game viewer below, no chess knowledge required.
The match remains tied at +1=3-1 each with nine games remaining.
Game 6 is Sunday 1 December 2024 4am EST.
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