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.

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 beginning here on Monday,

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The upcoming World Chess Championship will see a unique dynamic as India's Gukesh, known for his computer-like precision, faces China's Ding Liren, who has shown vulnerability under pressure. Experts believe the early games will be crucial for both players.

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

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

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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.

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.