What a nerve-wracking battle between Caruana and Gukesh! The game began with the English Opening, leading to a balanced and strategic middlegame.
Both players showed incredible control, but Gukesh did get a small window of opportunity to press for more, a moment that slipped by as the clock ticked down.
The time scramble was intense, both players down to mere seconds, and Gukesh even hit the clock with just one second left!
In the end, neither side could break through, and the game ended in a tense draw.
Rematch coming up next, with colors reversed, Gukesh will take White this time!
Magnus Carlsen has already secured the title with two rounds to spare, a truly dominant performance, winning all his games today. But the fight for the second place is still alive!
Right now, we’re following Fabiano Caruana vs Gukesh. Caruana, playing with the White pieces, will be looking to score big and keep his grip on that runner-up spot.
For Gukesh, it’s been a tough Day 3 so far, but he’ll want to finish strong, end on a high note.