"Gukesh Is The Favourite": R Praggnanandhaa On Chess World Championship Match
On current form, D Gukesh is the favourite to win the World Chess Championship title against his Chinese opponent, Ding Liren, believes Indian teenage Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa. The World Championship is scheduled to be played from November 25 till December 13 in Singapore. Gukesh, who at 17 became the youngest player to win the Candidates Tournament in April, has had a remarkable 2024, leading India to a historic gold medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad. In contrast, Liren has struggled this year, failing to secure a single victory in the Classical format since January.
