2024 FIDE Chess World Championship Venue Announced: Ding Liren vs. Gukesh Dommaraju
The stage is set for an epic showdown at the 2024 FIDE Chess World Championship between Chinese defending champion GM Ding Liren and his Indian challenger GM Gukesh Dommaraju. The prestigious event will take place at Resorts World Sentosa, a luxury venue located on an island off the coast of Singapore.
The announcement of Singapore as the host for the $2.5 million Ding vs. Gukesh World Championship has generated excitement among chess enthusiasts worldwide. FIDE has confirmed the exact venue for the event, which will run from November 20 to December 15 at Resorts World Sentosa.
Singaporean GM Kevin Goh Wei Ming, who chairs the Local Organizing Committee, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the modernity and excitement that the venue brings to the championship. Visitors can look forward to enjoying various attractions near the match venue, adding to the overall experience of the event.
In addition to the World Championship match, a $75,000 international open will be held at Resorts World Sentosa, providing an opportunity for players of all levels to participate in the chess festivities. The Singapore International Open and national tournaments for players under 20 will also be part of the lineup of events during the championship.
Young chess prodigy Siddharth Jagadeesh, who is on the cusp of becoming Singapore’s sixth grandmaster, expressed his excitement at the prospect of witnessing the World Championship match and competing in the international tournament in his home country.
As a precursor to the main event, Ding and Gukesh will face off in the 2024 Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis, offering fans a taste of the intense competition to come at the World Championship. Stay tuned for updates on this highly anticipated chess battle between two formidable opponents.