Chess

2024 - 11 - 25

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

chess strategy - Ding Liren - European Corporate Chess Championship - FIDE World Championship 2024 - Gukesh Dommaraju - Magnus Carlsen - Richard Rapport

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)

At any world chess championship, the men behind the scenes matter. Just like the secret to a good magic trick lies in a good assistant, a second and ...

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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)

The 2024 European Corporate Chess Championship concluded yesterday in Asnieres sur Seine, Paris, France. The Closing ceremony of the event took place ...

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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)

FIDE World Championship 2024 Guide: The ultimate guide to the world chess championship, including form guide, ranking match-up, and reasons why each player will ...

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World Chess Championship: Google Doodle celebrates Chess ... (Livemint)

The Doodle celebrating chess launched globally, marking yet another reminder of the game's universal appeal and enduring legacy.

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Chess World Championship: Gukesh vs Ding Liren Live updates ... (ESPN India)

After all the buildup, it's finally here. The youngest challenger a chess World Championship has seen is up against it as he takes on one of the best ...

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

India's 18-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh is on the brink of history as he takes on reigning world champion Ding Liren, 32, of China in the World Chess ...

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Agnivo Chakraborty dominates Tata Steel Chess Festival 2024 ... (ChessBase India)

Agnivo Chakraborty scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win Tata Steel Chess Festival 2024 All India Under-19 Rapid. He finished a half point ahead of the rest.

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Google Doodle celebrates Chess as World Chess Championship ... (Business Standard)

Google Doodle: The FIDE World Championship 2024 final begins today and will conclude on December 13, 2024. Chess is a brain-testing game of 64 black and ...

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

FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 Singapore Live Updates, Gukesh D vs Ding Liren: There is history on the line as an 18-year-old from India, Gukesh, ...

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

World Chess Championship LIVE: Catch all the live updates of D. Gukesh vs Ding Liren FIDE Chess World Championship Game 1 being played at the Resorts World ...

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

Rolling report: Ding Liren meets Gukesh Dommaraju in Game 1 of the World Chess Championship from Singapore. Follow it all with Bryan Graham.

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From Bobby Fischer to Magnus Carlsen: 22 of the most famous ... (The Guardian)

The 138-year history of the world chess championship is filled with games of rare precision, imagination and brilliance. Go move by move through 22 of them ...

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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)

Catching the world's attention: Boris Spassky, left, faces Bobby Fischer on the stage of Reykjavik's Exhibition Hall on July 11, 1972.

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