Eight games and 10 days later, we are no closer to finding out who will be the next chess world champion than we were at the start of the marquee event. D Gukesh and Ding Liren will meet for the ninth time in the ongoing FIDE World Chess Championship on Thursday (December 5, 2024) in Singapore. Watch the game live. (Game 8 Highlights | More Chess News)

The eighth game was another draw, the fifth consecutive one in the tie. It was the sixth draw overall of the 14-round match, one that left both players with tallies of four points. The victor would need a minimum of 7.5 points in order to annex the championship.

The 32-year-old Liren had won the opening game, while the 18-year-old Gukesh had emerged victorious in the third game. The second, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh games had ended in draws.

On Wednesday, the two players signed peace after 51 moves. Liren decided against risking much and took home a draw while it was possible in a complicated position. The game lasted more than four hours.

Gukesh will have the advantage of paying white in the ninth game. If points are level after 14 rounds, there will be games under faster time control to determine the winner.

D Gukesh Vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, Game 9: Live Streaming, Telecast Details

When and where will the D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 game 9 be played?

The D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 game 9 will be played on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM IST at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.

Where to watch the D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 game 9 on TV and online?

The D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 game 9 will be live streamed on FIDE (international chess federation)'s social media handles (YouTube, Twitch), as well as the social media handles (YouTube, Twitch) of chess.com. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in India.