A draw that was coming from about mid-game eventually came around in move 42 when by repetition D Gukesh and Ding Liren accepted it as the inevitable result. The draw leaves the scores tied at 2 - 2 after game 5, and the match as evenly poised as it could be.

In the fourth game of their World Chess Championship match, challenger D Gukesh and reigning champion Ding Liren played a quiet draw. Gukesh managed to equalize despite Ding's semi-surprise move in the Reti Opening.

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 5, D Gukesh vs Ding Liren LIVE Streaming: India’s D Gukesh will be aiming to seize the lead for the first time in the ongoing World Chess Championship when he faces reigning champion Ding Liren in Round 5 on Saturday.