Gukesh D's victory over Ding Liren in a time scramble has placed him in a strong position in the championship match, leading 6-5.
The frantic time pressure affected both players severely, causing Ding Liren to blunder crucially just minutes before the match's conclusion, allowing Gukesh D to capitalize.
Ding’s early mismanagement of his time left him vulnerable. He consumed over an hour in the first few moves, which drastically reduced his response options later.
With just seven minutes left to make twelve moves, Ding's blunder due to time pressure allowed Gukesh a decisive material advantage that ultimately led to his resignation.
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