D Gukesh Favored to Win World Chess Championship Against Ding Liren, Say Grandmasters

At the upcoming World Chess Championship in Singapore, all eyes are on the clash between reigning champion Ding Liren and his 18-year-old challenger from India, D Gukesh. With Indian Grandmasters Pravin Thipsay and Abhijit Kunte backing Gukesh to come out on top, the anticipation for this 14-game match is at an all-time high.

Thipsay and Kunte have both expressed their belief that Gukesh will be the favorite in the championship, with Thipsay even boldly predicting that Gukesh will secure victory by the 12th round. The World Championship rules dictate that the player to reach 7.5 points first will be crowned the winner, adding even more excitement to the highly anticipated showdown.

The support for Gukesh doesn’t stop there, as legendary grandmasters such as Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Anish Giri have all praised the young Indian’s skills and potential. Ding Liren himself has acknowledged Gukesh’s form and prowess on the board, setting the stage for a thrilling battle between experience and youth.

Thipsay highlighted Gukesh’s “strength of character” and maturity, drawing parallels between the young prodigy and former world champion Anatoly Karpov. Kunte also commended Gukesh’s dedication to his craft, emphasizing his laser focus and determination to excel in the game of chess.

As the championship approaches, the chess world is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for what promises to be a historic showdown between two formidable opponents. Will Ding Liren maintain his crown, or will D Gukesh emerge as the new world champion? The answer will be revealed in the intense battles that lie ahead on the chessboard.