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The 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship final is set to begin on November 25 and will run through December 13, at Singapore’s Equarius Hotel in Resorts World Sentosa. The games will begin at 2:30 PM IST and will follow a 14-game classical format.

This exciting match will feature India's rising star, Gukesh Dommaraju (known as D Gukesh), and the reigning champion from China, Ding Liren. If D Gukesh wins, he will make history as the youngest-ever undisputed world chess champion.

Ding Liren vs D Gukesh: Head-to-Head

Despite a 14-year age gap, Gukesh and Ding Liren have faced each other three times in classical chess. Ding Liren has won all encounters, with a score of 2.5 to 0.5. He defeated Gukesh twice at the Tata Steel Masters in 2023 and 2024.

World Chess Championship 2024 Final: Rules

• The 14 classical games may last over four hours each.
• The first player to reach 7.5 points will win the championship.
• If there's a tie, rapid and blitz games will follow. In these, players have limited time to make their moves.
• Rapid Match: Four games, each with 15 minutes plus a 10-second increment.
• Mini Rapid Match: Two games, each with 10 minutes plus a 5-second increment.
• Blitz Match: Two games, each with 3 minutes plus a 2-second increment.
• Sudden Death Blitz: Single games until a winner is decided.

History of Chess

Chess has been played for centuries, originating in India in the sixth century. The modern rules took shape in the 15th century, and the first international competition was held in 1851. Since then, chess has evolved with different formats, including timed and speed chess, which add excitement and strategy to the game.

5 Ways To Celebrate Chess

• Host a Chess Tournament: Organise a friendly chess tournament with friends, family, or colleagues, or take part in online tournaments.
• Learn a New Strategy: Improve your chess skills by learning a new opening, middlegame tactic, or endgame technique.
• Watch a Chess Stream or Video: Tune into live chess streams or videos, especially of the World Chess Championship 2024, available on platforms like Twitch and YouTube.
• Introduce Chess to a Friend or Family Member: Teach someone how to play chess, and maybe spark a lifelong interest in the game.
• Explore the History of Chess: Learn about the rich history of chess, its famous players, and notable tournaments.

Celebrating chess is a great way to appreciate this strategic game and its rich history while enjoying the excitement of the World Chess Championship 2024.