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The ultimate guide to the world chess championship, including form guide, ranking match-up, and reasons why each player will have a chance to win.

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.

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.

Viswanathan Anand was the first Asian to win the tournament when he won the 2000 FIDE World Championship with a crushing victory over Alexei Shirov of Spain. The genial genius is now a mentor for Gukesh and other shining stars of the golden generation of Indian chess.

Young Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh challenges experienced champion Ding in World Chess Championship, creating potential for historic upset.

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In a historic clash, India's D Gukesh faces China's Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, marking a transformative moment for Asian chess and a new chapter in India's pursuit of global dominance in the sport.