World Chess Championship 2024: India’s D Gukesh set to make history against world champion Ding Liren

India’s D Gukesh is set to make history as he takes on world champion Ding Liren in the upcoming World Chess Championship, with the potential to become the youngest world champion ever at just 18 years old. This clash marks the first time two Asians will battle it out for the crown, promising an exciting and historic event.

With grandmasters like Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Anish Giri already backing Gukesh to win, the pressure is on for both players. Ding Liren has even expressed his concerns about potentially losing the championship to the young Indian prodigy.

The World Chess Championship will kick off with the opening ceremony on November 23, followed by 14 match days and 4 rest days. The schedule includes intense gameplay from November 25 to December 13, with all games starting at 17:00 local time (2:30 pm IST).

The format of the championship requires the first player to reach 7.5 points to be declared the winner. In case of a tie after 14 games, tiebreaks will determine the ultimate champion.

With a total prize fund of $2.5 million, the stakes are high for both players. The venue for this prestigious event is Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa, known for its top-notch facilities and picturesque setting.

To catch all the action live, fans can tune in to the FIDE YouTube channel for streaming of the World Chess Championship. Don’t miss this historic showdown between Gukesh and Ding Liren as they battle for chess supremacy.