Gukesh to Face Toughest Challenge Yet as He Takes on Ding Liren in World Chess Championship Match
Singapore, November 23, 2024 - India's D Gukesh is all set to face his toughest challenge yet when he takes on China's Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship match in Singapore. The 14-game contest, which is scheduled to begin on November 25, will determine the world chess champion and cement Gukesh's place as one of India's greatest chess players.
Gukesh, who qualified for the World Championship match after winning the 2024 Candidates tournament in Toronto earlier this year, is seen as a dark horse contender. However, Ding Liren, the defending champion of the World Chess Championship, is considered the favorite to win.
If Gukesh emerges victorious, he will become only the second Indian, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to win the prestigious title. The match is expected to be a thrilling one, with many chess fans eagerly anticipating the outcome.
Here's what you need to know about the 2024 World Chess Championship match:
- Date: November 25 - December 13
- Venue: Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
- Format: 14-game classical format, followed by tie-breaks if needed
- Prize money: $2.5 million (approximately Rs 20.8 crore)
- Time control: 120 minutes for the first 40 moves, and 30 minutes during the course of the rest of the game
Fans can watch the match live on the YouTube and Twitch channels of the FIDE and Chess.com.
Head-to-Head Record
Ding Liren leads Gukesh in their classical format matchups with two wins and one draw. However, Gukesh has yet to beat Liren in a classical match.
Schedule
Here's the full schedule for the 2024 World Chess Championship match:
- November 23: Opening ceremony
- November 24-29: Rest days
- November 25-30: Games 1-5
- December 2-5: Games 6-9
- December 7-10: Games 10-12
- December 11-14: Games 13-14, tie-breaks (if needed)
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on YouTube and Twitch channels of FIDE and Chess.com. The matches will begin at 2.30 pm IST (5 pm Singapore time).
Stay tuned for more updates as the chess action unfolds in Singapore!