The World Chess Championship 2024 is currently underway in Singapore, featuring a clash between the reigning World Champion, Ding Liren of China, and the young Indian challenger, Gukesh Dommaraju. This historic event marks the first time in 138 years that two Asian players will compete for the world title.
Key Details:
- Dates: November 25th to December 13th, 2024
- Venue: Equarius Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
- Format: 14-game match, with the first player to reach 7.5 points winning the title.
- Prize Fund: $2.5 million
- Live Streaming: You can follow the live updates and commentary on the official FIDE website or other chess platforms.
Additional Information:
- Time Control: 120 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment per move starting from move 41.
- Tiebreaks: If the match is tied after 14 games, tiebreaks will be played in the following format:
- 4-game rapid playoff (15+10 time control)
- 2-game rapid playoff (10+5 time control)
- 2-game blitz playoff (3+2 time control)
- Armageddon game (White has 5 minutes, Black has 4 minutes, with a 3-second increment per move)