Game 5 of the World Chess Championship ended in a 40-move draw after starting with the Exchange Variation of the French Defence

Ding Liren appeared emotionally and physically exhausted after winning the Chess World Championship last year. He sees himself as an underdog defending the title at the upcoming tournament.

At one point of game 5 of the FIDE World Championship, Ding Liren seemed to be favourite to force a result, but D Gukesh's defensive nous ensured that it would be honours shared to keep the score tied at 2.5 - 2.5.

Game 5 of the World Chess Championship between Gukesh and Ding Liren ended in a 40-move draw. But Magnus Carlsen said it was a “win” for world champion Ding Liren.

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After a day of rest and reflection, the battle for the world chess championship resumed on Friday and after 42-moves each, game 4 ended in a tame draw with the series now level at 2-2. The defending champion Ding Liren,

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.