Just as the World Championship heads into its first rest day, Gukesh's win is significant, both in its manner and its timing.

Chinese GM doesn't hide his feelings and often reveals his inner turmoil and struggles in a sport where being poker-faced is considered a virtue.

D Gukesh gained a psychological advantage over reigning champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship with his strategic planning and first victory. The scores are tied at 1.5-1.5, with Gukesh leveraging strong preparation and Liren struggling with calculation in the third game.

The reigning champion allowed Gukesh a fast start but slowly -- and then rapidly -- changed the tide of the match as he put the squeeze on in the latter half of the game. In the last thirty minutes of the first two hour time control, Ding took complete control and eased into a winning position soon into the next time control of half an hour.

All eyes will be on D Gukesh as he will take on defending champion Ding Liren in Game 4 of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Friday, November 29. Gukesh won Game 3 to level the series.

Teenage Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has gained a psychological edge over defending champion Ding Liren in the World Championship. With scores tied at 1.5-1.5, Gukesh's preparation and recent victory have boosted his confidence.

The 18-year-old has been at the forefront of the chess revolution that has taken the peninsular nation by storm with a crop of incredible players coming through the ranks in recent years and making it big on the world stage with their performances over the 64 squares.

Gukesh holds the psychological edge over defending champion Ding Liren after a terrific win in game 3, and he will undoubtedly shift his focus to the remaining rounds of the World Chess Championship.

It was plain sailing for the 18-year-old challenger as he gained a big advantage on the board as well on the clock. He had a one-hour advantage after the 13th move.

With nerves no longer a concern for him, teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will hold the psychological edge against a slightly shaken defending champion Ding Liren when the two resume their intriguing battle for the World Championship crown in the fourth round in Singapore on Friday.

D Gukesh secured his first standard time control victory against Ding Liren in the World Championship, leveling the score at 1.5 points each. Ding's t