2024 FIDE World Championship: Ding Liren vs Gukesh Dommaraju Game 8 Preview

The 2024 FIDE World Championship between defending World Champion Ding Liren and Challenger Gukesh Dommaraju is heating up as the players head into Game 8 on Wednesday, December 4. With the match currently tied at 3.5 points each, all eyes are on Ding as he takes the white pieces in this crucial game.

After a grueling 72-move game seven, both players are eager to gain the upper hand in the match. Can Ding capitalize on his advantage with the white pieces, or will Gukesh continue his impressive performance and take the lead?

Chess fans around the world can tune in to watch the action live at 4:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 CET / 2:30 p.m. IST / 5:00 p.m. local time in Singapore. The players will battle it out in a 14-game match, with the first to reach 7.5 points crowned as the new world champion.

With a prize fund of $2,500,000 on the line, the stakes are high for both Ding and Gukesh. Don’t miss out on the excitement as these two chess prodigies go head-to-head in a battle of wits and strategy. Stay tuned for more updates on the 2024 FIDE World Championship as the action unfolds.