18-Year-Old Gukesh Dommaraju Faces Ding Liren in Historic Chess World Championship
The Singapore-based tournament marks the first time two Asian players compete for the title, with Gukesh aiming to become the youngest champion in chess history.
- The 2024 Chess World Championship begins today in Singapore, featuring reigning champion Ding Liren and 18-year-old challenger Gukesh Dommaraju.
- If Gukesh wins, he will surpass Garry Kasparov's record to become the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion ever at just 18 years old.
- This is the first time in 138 years that two Asian players are competing for chess’s most prestigious title, highlighting the sport's growing global reach.
- Ding Liren, who has faced mental health challenges and limited preparation, considers himself the underdog against the in-form Gukesh.
- The championship will follow a best-of-14 format, with players requiring 7.5 points to claim the title; a tiebreak will occur if the match ends 7-7.
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