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2024 - 11 - 25

Checkmate or Check Your Watch? The World Chess Championship 2024 is Here!

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Who will grab the crown in the Mind Olympics? Catch the World Chess Championship live and dive into the battle between youth and experience!

The FIDE World Championship 2024 is just around the corner, kicking off on November 25th at 4:00 a.m. ET, and it's set to be a historic showdown between reigning champion Ding Liren and the young challenger Gukesh Dommaraju. This year, all eyes will be on Singapore, where this momentous battle will take place. Fans are buzzing with excitement not just for the match but to see if Gukesh can pull a rabbit out of the hat and become the youngest World Chess Champion in history!

As Ding Liren gears up to defend his title, whispers of strategy and predictions fill the air. His secret weapon? Richard Rapport, his second, who is often compared to the unsung hero behind the magic tricks. In chess as in life, a solid sidekick can make all the difference, and Rapport's experience might just tilt the board in Ding's favour. But Gukesh, at just 18 years old, is not to be underestimated; his rapid rise to prominence has caught the attention of chess enthusiasts worldwide and created a buzz about his formidable talent and youthful determination.

What makes this championship particularly compelling is not just the contenders but the absence of Magnus Carlsen, the chess king who has dominated the scene for years. Carlsen’s exit leaves a gap that many believe makes this championship the biggest yet! With all the focus on equity between the legacy and the prodigy, this face-off promises to be both a thrilling contest of pure intellect and an emotional journey for both players, each carrying a nation’s pride.

As we prepare for this high-stakes chess drama, the European Corporate Chess Championship, which just concluded in Paris, holds its own significance in promoting chess in the corporate world. Such events aren’t just about competition; they are about teamwork, strategy, and sometimes, what we all need—an office break from spreadsheets! Who knows, we might even see corporate magnates challenging Bobby Fischer's legacy next!

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How To Watch FIDE World Championship 2024 Game 1 (Chess.com)

The 2024 FIDE World Championship between defending World Champion Ding Liren and Challenger Gukesh Dommaraju begins on Monday, November 25, at 4:00 a.m. ET ...

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World Chess Championship: Ding Liren reveals Richard Rapport as ... (The Indian Express)

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Gukesh vs Ding: Chess crown on the line, all serene in Singapore ... (ESPN India)

Singapore is hosting the ever world championship being contested between two Asian players.

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Why the 2024 World Chess Championship may be the biggest one yet (NBC News)

Indian phenom Gukesh Dommaraju will face off against the reigning world champion, China's Ding Liren. Magnus Carlsen will again be absent.

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Europe Echecs clinches European Corporate Chess Championship ... (European Chess Union)

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World Chess Championship 2024: Gukesh's form and youth ... (Sportstar)

Gukesh aims to become the youngest World Chess Champion, challenging experienced Ding in a historic battle.

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World Chess Championship 2024 starts in Singapore (European Chess Union)

Ding Liren defends the World Chess Champion title, and 18-year-old Gukesh D is the youngest challenger in history. The Match will be played from 25 November to ...

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Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, has made history. Can the prodigy become ... (The New York Times)

Gukesh Dommaraju could become the youngest chess world champion in history, but those who know him best say his success wasn't preordained.

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FIDE World Chess Championship 2024: The ultimate guide to ... (The Indian Express)

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D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, World Chess Championship 2024 ... (Firstpost)

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World Chess Championship 2024 Live Updates: Gukesh takes on ... (The Indian Express)

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World Chess Championship LIVE Updates: Gukesh to play White vs ... (Sportstar)

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Ding Liren v Gukesh Dommaraju: World Chess Championship 2024 ... (The Guardian)

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Once monopolized by Russians, the World Chess Championship ... (Sportstar)

Carlsen remains the World No. 1, and he is the planet's best player across formats. Ding is ranked No. 23 in the world, and Gukesh No. 5.

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Why the world chess championship is one of sport's greatest events (The New Times)

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World Chess Championship 2024, LIVE streaming info: When ... (Sportstar)

All you need to know about World Chess Championship 2024 match between D. Gukesh and Ding Liren being played at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.

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D Gukesh vs Ding Liren LIVE Updates: World Chess Championship ... (Firstpost)

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From teen genius to World Champion: Why everyone's watching ... (Hindustan Times)

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China's Ding beats 'nervous' Gukesh in world chess opener (FRANCE 24)

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FIDE World Chess Championship: How Much Gukesh Can Win as ... (Outlook Planet)

If Gukesh wins, then there will be more than just a title in his lap as the total prize money of the championship is set at $2.5 million.

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Before both players made their way to the playing arena, and the board was flanked simply by the two chairs, Gukesh's chair looked imposing.

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World Chess Championship 2024 all you need to know as Liren and ... (Scottish Daily Record)

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World Chess Championship 2024 Game 2 Live Updates: Gukesh vs ... (The Indian Express)

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Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh draws against Ding Liren in World Chess Championship, with Ding Liren leading 1.5-0.5.

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