The FIDE World Chess Championship final 2024 is set to take place in Singapore, with reigning world champion Ding Liren from China facing off against young Indian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju. The final will run from November 25 to December 13, with up to 14 classical games determining the winner. In the case of a tie, a series of playoff games with different time controls will be held until a champion is determined.
Ding Liren, the current world champion, is a prominent Chinese grandmaster who became the first Classical FIDE World Champion from China in 2023. Gukesh Dommaraju, a rising star from Chennai, India, holds the title of the second youngest grandmaster in history and recently won the Candidates Tournament to earn his place in the championship final. If Gukesh emerges victorious, he will become the youngest classical world champion ever.
The championship has drawn comparisons to historic showdowns in chess history, with tensions between China and India adding a competitive edge to the match. While pundits predict Gukesh’s success due to Ding’s recent struggles in the classical format, the young grandmaster remains focused on the process and enjoying the experience.
The World Chess Championship 2024 offers a total prize fund of $2.5 million, with the winner claiming the title of FIDE world champion. Previous winners of the tournament include Vladimir Kramnik, Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen, and Ding Liren. The upcoming final promises to be an exciting and closely watched competition between two talented players from Asia.
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