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World Chess Championship 2024

Two chess players are featured with the text "2024 FIDE World Championship, Nov 25 - Dec 13, Singapore" over a cityscape background.

FIDE World Chess Championship | photo: Chess.com

Man in a suit stands in front of a backdrop featuring "Winner" text, "World Chess Championship 2024," and his name "Gukesh Dommaraju" with an Indian flag beside it.

Congratulations to Gukesh on an incredible victory at the World Chess Championship 2024!

Two men face each other, promoting the World Chess Championship 2024, Round 14. Live commentary by GM Priyadharshan and Manoj Prabakar is featured at the bottom.

Watch All Recaps on YouTube

Missed the live action? Don’t worry! Dive into our comprehensive match recaps from every round of the World Chess Championship 2024, hosted by GM Priyadharshan in Tamil. Click here to catch all the highlights on our YouTube channel!”

The 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship match is set to be a thrilling encounter between the reigning World Champion, Ding Liren from China, and his challenger, the young Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju. The match will take place in Singapore, from November 20 to December 15, and features a prize fund of $2.5 million USD.

Why Singapore for the World Chess Championship?

Singapore was chosen as the host for the 2024 championship due to its excellent infrastructure, vibrant chess community, and strategic location, making it an ideal venue for such a prestigious event. The city’s rich cultural diversity and world-class facilities will provide an engaging and comfortable environment for both players and fans. Some upcoming chess events and tournaments in Singapore.

Format and Rules

The world chess championship match typically consists of a series of classical games, each lasting several hours, where players compete for points. The first player to reach a set number of points or wins the match and the title. In the event of a tie, a series of rapid and blitz games may be played to determine the winner.

  • Time Controls: Classical games often have time controls that allow for deep, strategic play, with each player given several hours to make their moves.
  • Tiebreaks: If the match is tied, faster-paced games, such as rapid and blitz, are used to decide the winner, adding a dramatic finish to the competition.

Tickets for the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 are Now Available!

Be part of this landmark event and watch the world’s best chess players battle it out. 

Ticket Prices:

  • Day Pass: S$64
  • VIP Pass: S$380
  • Concession Discounts for students under 12 years old and seniors over 65 years old.
    • Random checks will be conducted at the entry point.
    • Patrons without proof of eligibility must upgrade to full-price tickets.

Get your tickets here

Chess Gaja’s Exclusive Championship Content and Activities

Stay engaged with every move of the 2024 World Chess Championship! Chess Gaja will provide daily round recaps and expert insights, led by GM Priyadharshan, on our YouTube channel. Follow along as he breaks down key moments, analyzes strategies, and dives into the highlights of each game in this exciting showdown between Ding Liren and Gukesh.


Exclusive for Chess Gaja Academy Students: Students can join GM Priyadharshan in live discussions to analyze each round, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into top-level play. To join, contact us via WhatsApp.

Chess Gaja Academy in Singapore

Instructor teaching a group of young students about chess strategies in a classroom setting with multiple chessboards during their chess coaching session.

Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer Priyadharshan Kannappan from India conducted a class on “How to Attack” at SGChessHub in Jurong Spring in November 2022

Five young chess champions hold trophies, standing in front of banners for the National Age Group Chess Championships, with large chess pieces beside them after winning their sections at a renowned chess coaching event.

Also, He had the honor of presenting prizes to the winners.

A child holding a trophy stands in front of a banner for the National Age Group Chess Championships.

Aurik, Finished 4th in the National Age Group Chess Championship 2024 (Under 10 Category)

Aurik, Finished 4th in the National Age Group Chess Championship 2024 Singapore (Under 10 Category) For detailed results of the tournament, click here.

Two of our students won the National Age Group Chess Champions in Singapore.

One of our youngest student Vishnu finishes 5th in Singapore National Kindergarten Chess Chamionship 2021

Why not take this opportunity to improve your skills with Chess Gaja online chess classes! We also invite you to explore our blog on the Top 10 Chess Clubs in Singapore. Plus, we are proud to have over 15+ students in Singapore actively learning and thriving with Chess Gaja

Why not take this opportunity to improve your skills with Chess Gaja’s online chess classes? Whether you’re a beginner or aiming to compete at higher levels, our classes are designed to help you become a better player. We offer a comprehensive curriculum tailored to enhance your chess prowess!

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About Singapore as a Chess Hub

Excited about the World Chess Championship? Enhance your skills and learn new strategies with our free chess guide, tailored for Singaporean players.

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