Complete Guide to the World Chess Championship 2024: Ding Liren vs Gukesh Dommaraju

The World Chess Championship 2024 is set to be a thrilling battle between defending champion Ding Liren of China and rising star Gukesh Dommaraju of India. The best-of-14-games match will take place from 23 November to 15 December at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, with a prize fund of $2.5m up for grabs.

Ding Liren made history as China’s first men’s world chess champion last year, but has faced personal challenges including depression in the months leading up to his title defense. On the other hand, Gukesh, also known as Gukesh D, shocked the chess world by winning the Candidates tournament at just 17 years old, making him the youngest ever challenger for the world championship.

The match will consist of 14 classical games, with each player earning points for wins and draws. The first player to reach seven and a half points will be declared the champion. If the score is tied after 14 games, tiebreak games with faster time controls will determine the winner.

The schedule is packed with intense gameplay, with games starting at 5pm local time in Singapore. Chess fans around the world can tune in to witness this epic showdown between two formidable opponents. Don’t miss a moment of the action as Ding Liren and Gukesh battle it out for the title of World Chess Champion.