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.

Liren's last victory against Gukesh came earlier this year during the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands. He beat Gukesh in the same event in 2023

The clash between chess titans Ding and Indian challenger Gukesh Dommaraju kicks off at the Resorts World Sentosa on Nov 25, with the best-of-14 series to end on Dec 13.

It does not matter if Ding Liren is struggling for form or is at his best, D Gukesh knows he needs to be the "best version of himself " in every game against the Chinese during the World Chess Championship clash,

For the first time in 138 years, two Asian players, D Gukesh of India and Ding Liren of China, will compete in the World Chess Championship. Gukesh emphasizes preparation and self-improvement, while Liren candidly acknowledges his recent form struggles.

The weight of expectations sits lightly on his teenaged shoulders and Grandmaster D Gukesh would bank heavily on his calm mind when he takes on Chinese Ding Liren in the World Championship showdown

Ding Liren noted he was at peace and 'with a lot of energy' as he prepared to take on the youngest ever challenger to the World Championship crown.

World Chess Champion Ding Liren expresses confidence and peace ahead of his title defense against 18-year-old Indian prodigy D Gukesh in Singapore. Despite recent setbacks, Ding aims to regain his form,