“Gukesh Dommaraju Prepares to Face Ding Liren in 2024 FIDE World Championship”

Gukesh Dommaraju, the young chess prodigy from India, is gearing up to face off against reigning World Champion Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Championship. Despite never having beaten Ding in classical chess, Gukesh remains optimistic and draws inspiration from the legendary Bobby Fischer, who overcame a similar situation to defeat Boris Spassky.

In an exclusive interview with FM Mike Klein, Gukesh expressed his honor at being compared to Fischer and emphasized that past results are irrelevant in the upcoming match. The 18-year-old acknowledged his weaknesses in time management and opening preparation but stated that he has worked hard to improve and understand his tendencies better.

Gukesh also revealed that he has been working with renowned mental coach Paddy Upton to enhance his preparation for the championship. While chess legend Viswanathan Anand is present to offer mentorship, Gukesh clarified that Anand is not serving as his second during the match.

With the support of his Indian fans and the privilege of representing a nation of 1.4 billion people, Gukesh is determined to make his supporters proud. The young grandmaster will have the White pieces when the 14-game World Championship kicks off, and all eyes will be on him as he aims to become the youngest undisputed world chess champion.

Stay tuned for more updates on the 2024 FIDE World Championship as Gukesh takes on Ding Liren in this highly anticipated battle of chess titans.