Chess World Championship Preview: Ding Liren Rested for Round 7 Clash with Gukesh at Chess Olympiad

Chess enthusiasts were left disappointed at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest as reigning world champion Ding Liren was rested for the round 7 clash between India and China. Ding Liren, who had lost his previous game, participated in a friendly football match organized by the Chess Olympiad organizers on the rest day.

On the other hand, Indian prodigy Gukesh is in red-hot form, drawing against Richard Rapport and winning all his previous matches. Ding Liren even acknowledged Gukesh’s strong performance, hinting that he might be a favorite in the upcoming World Championship match.

In the upcoming rounds, India will face China in the Open section, with Gukesh taking on GM Wei Yi. The Indian women’s team will clash with Georgia, with players like Harika Dronavalli and Vaishali R facing tough opponents.

The much-anticipated World Championship match between Gukesh and Ding Liren is set to take place in Singapore from November 20 to December 14. In the ongoing Chess Olympiad, Indian players like Arjun Erigaisi have been performing exceptionally well, with the team scoring six straight wins.

Overall, the chess world is abuzz with excitement as young talents like Gukesh showcase their skills and challenge established champions like Ding Liren. The upcoming matches promise to be thrilling and full of surprises for chess fans around the world.