Gukesh lost 12th game to defending champion Ding Liren of China

Indian challenger D. Gukesh lost the 12th game to defending champion Ding Liren of China, leveling the World Chess Championship match in Singapore today. Gukesh, 18, had been ahead by one point after his second win on Sunday, following seven consecutive draws. Liren’s victory today tied the score at 6 points each, with two games remaining in the 14-round classical format, requiring 1.5 points to win the title. Both players will now look forward to Tuesday’s rest day before Wednesday’s Game 13, with Gukesh playing white.

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