At just 18 years old, Gukesh is setting out on an ambitious journey to become the youngest world chess champion in history. He faces Ding Liren at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa in a championship that traces its roots back to 1886.

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D Gukesh might be enjoying his most consistent year in his chess career so far, but Ding Liren cannot be counted out ahead of the duo’s World Chess Championship match in Singapore.

My job is pretty clear — just go into every game as the best version of myself and play the best moves in the position

If you're in Singapore and weren't really clued up on the happenings in the chess world, there's no way you'd know that there is a World Championship scheduled to begin in the city in two days' time.

Check the schedule for the D Gukesh vs Ding Liren World Chess Championship, format, prize money and live streaming details including where to watch on YouTube.

When Ding Liren competes for the world championship chess crown in Singapore over the next three weeks, the likeable Chinese player will not — like most of his predecessors — be sitting at the board as the top player.

The 2024 FIDE World Championship begins with Gukesh drawing White against Ding Liren in a historic match held in Singapore.

Follow along for live updates from match 1 of the Chess World Championship between Gukesh vs Ding Liren right here

The ultimate guide to the world chess championship, including form guide, ranking match-up, and reasons why each player will have a chance to win.

In a historic clash, India's D Gukesh faces China's Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, marking a transformative moment for Asian chess and a new chapter in India's pursuit of global dominance in the sport.