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"Job Clear": D Gukesh Has Eyes Set On World Chess Championship Crown

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, starting Monday. While Gukesh has been in fine touch, Liren has struggled in the lead-up to the prestigious event. "For me, it's pretty clear who I'm going to face. I'm going to face Ding Liren, who has been one of the best players in the world for more than a decade," said Gukesh, who will play with whites in the opening game, said at the pre-tournament press conference.

"Job Clear": D Gukesh Has Eyes Set On World Chess Championship Crown

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, starting Monday. While Gukesh has been in fine touch, Liren has struggled in the lead-up to the prestigious event. "For me, it's pretty clear who I'm going to face. I'm going to face Ding Liren, who has been one of the best players in the world for more than a decade," said Gukesh, who will play with whites in the opening game, said at the pre-tournament press conference.

D Gukesh Overwhelming Favourite But Ding Liren Can't Be Ruled Out

Aggression will be the name of the game when Indian youngster Gukesh, already an overwhelming favourite, and seasoned Ding Liren clash in the World championship match even as top players cautioned against writing off the formidable Chinese player. Starting Monday with the first game, the players are slated to play a maximum of 14 Classical games and the one to cross the 7.5 points marker first will be declared the winner in the USD 2.5 million championship. In case of a tied result, the games of shorter duration will be played to determine the winner.

Boxing tonight: TV channels, live stream info, ring walk times, fight schedule

There's boxing on both sides of the Channel tonight as David Papot takes on Josh Wagner in France and Harlem Eubank faces Nurali Erdogan in the UK.

Meet Sharon Rachel Aby: India's Chess Prodigy Who Defied 90% Disability To Win Asian Title

India's Sharon Rachel Aby has won gold in the Asian Chess Championship for women with physical disabilities. The Class X student from Chennai battles a rare spinal condition called Muscular Atrophy, which has resulted in 90% disability.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

The 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, a prestigious running event, will be flagged off by chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on November 24. The marathon will start and end at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park, managed and operated by Adani Sportsline. Praggnanandhaa will be joined by athlete-actor Saiyami Kher at the event. The participating categories include the full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.097 km), 10 km run, and 5 km run.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

The 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, a prestigious running event, will be flagged off by chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on November 24. The marathon will start and end at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park, managed and operated by Adani Sportsline. Praggnanandhaa will be joined by athlete-actor Saiyami Kher at the event. The participating categories include the full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.097 km), 10 km run, and 5 km run.

Watch: Indian Female Chess Star Touches Magnus Carlsen's Feet. His Reaction Is Viral

Rich in tradition, sporting events in India continue to produce stories that transcend all boundaries. As world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen was about to hand the winner's trophy to India's Bristy Mukherjee in Kolkata, a stunning incident unfolded. Mukherjee, who won the All India Women Rapid event (Event B) at the Tata Steel Chess India Festival 2024 with a 7/7 score, touched the Norwegian chess legend's feet before receiving the coveted trophy. Carlsen couldn't believe eyes as the gesture from the Indian put a big smile on his face.

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"Job Clear": D Gukesh Has Eyes Set On World Chess Championship Crown

"Job Clear": D Gukesh Has Eyes Set On World Chess Championship Crown

D Gukesh Overwhelming Favourite But Ding Liren Can't Be Ruled Out

Boxing tonight: TV channels, live stream info, ring walk times, fight schedule

Meet Sharon Rachel Aby: India's Chess Prodigy Who Defied 90% Disability To Win Asian Title

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

Watch: Indian Female Chess Star Touches Magnus Carlsen's Feet. His Reaction Is Viral