Ding Liren was playing with white pieces in game 4 after Gukesh secured a confidence-boosting victory in Game 3. FIDE pointed out both players played with 100 percent accuracy in Game 4.

At one point of game 5 of the FIDE World Championship, Ding Liren seemed to be favourite to force a result, but D Gukesh's defensive nous ensured that it would be honours shared to keep the score tied at 2.5 - 2.5.

Game 4 of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore ended in a 42-move draw between Gukesh D and reigning champion Ding Liren. Following Gukesh’s Game 3 win, the intense rivalry continues, with both players employing innovative strategies.