ALL SET: D GUKESH WILL FACE DING LIREN FOR THE WORLD TITLE FROM NOV 25 IN SINGAPORE

Mumbai, India - The stage is finally set for the highly anticipated World Chess Championship contest between Indian teenager D Gukesh and Chinese veteran Ding Liren. The tournament, scheduled to take place from November 25 to December 13 in Singapore, has generated immense buzz among chess enthusiasts. Grandmasters Pravin Thipsay and Abhijit Kunte have expressed their confidence that Gukesh will emerge victorious by the 12th round itself.

Thipsay attributes Gukesh's impressive prospects to his remarkable ability to make no mistakes at all. "He doesn't make any mistakes at all," said the Grandmaster. "Sometimes, the accuracy level is so great that he doesn't make a mistake unless he has got fatigue or something. We will not see a 12th game." Similarly, Kunte believes that Gukesh's winning streak will continue as he outplays Ding. "I think Gukesh will win by round 12," Kunte asserted.

What sets Gukesh apart from his opponent is his maturity and strong character. Compared to Ding, who is 32 years old, Gukesh is just an 18-year-old boy but has a more developed personality. Thipsay noted that Ding's reaction in the World Championship final after losing the fourth round was heartbreaking, with Ding even crying. In contrast, Gukesh remains calm and composed.

Thipsay also drew parallels between Gukesh's playing style and Russian grandmaster Anatoly Karpov. Both Gukesh and Karpov are known for their ability to leave openings in their games and let the opponent do the guesswork. "There is a lot of strength of the character - 'Okay, if I do it badly now, I will do it better tomorrow'," Thipsay quoted from Karpov's playing philosophy.

Kunte further highlighted Gukesh's extraordinary work ethic, stating that every aspect of his life is focused on improving his games. This dedication makes him a formidable opponent who can outmaneuver Ding and secure the World Title.

With these expert predictions backing D Gukesh to take home the championship, fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the match against Ding Liren in Singapore. Will Gukesh deliver on his promise and claim the title, or will Ding's experience and skill prove too much for him? Only time will tell.