Ding-Gukesh Match, India's Biggest Chess Moment In A Generation, To Be Broadcast Live In Mumbai
As millions of people eagerly keep an eye on the 2024 FIDE World Championship match between reigning champion GM Ding Liren and 18-year-old Indian challenger GM Gukesh Dommaraju, Chess.com, ChessBase India, Nodwin Gaming, and Samay Raina are thrilled to announce that every game of the Championship will be covered live from Mumbai.
The groundbreaking broadcast will feature the popular global commentator and host, IM Tania Sachdev, the voice of Indian chess content and founder of Chessbase India, IM Sagar Shah, and one of the biggest Indian comedians and a prominent chess personality himself, Samay Raina.
It all starts tomorrow. After 10 long years, an Indian player will play the World Chess Championship match! 18-year-old D Gukesh takes on Ding Liren - the first game starts tomorrow. You can watch it all in Mumbai - at Above the @IndieHabitat, 1:30 PM onwards!
— ChessBase India (@ChessbaseIndia) November 24, 2024
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“It’s a huge moment for India. Will Gukesh, at 18, become the youngest-ever World Champion? Will he be the one to take forward Vishy Anand's legacy by once again bringing the title back to India, or will Ding, the reigning World Champion, prevail?” said Chess.com commentator Sachdev. “As a player, a commentator, and foremost a fan of the game, I am thrilled to be a part of this very special broadcast team. We hope to bring everyone as close as possible to the minds and emotions of two brilliant players playing for ultimate glory.”
Set at the venue Habitat, this will be a one-of-a-kind collaboration between three of the most influential voices in chess. Together, they will provide insightful commentary and analysis for audiences of all levels. Viewers can look forward to special appearances by celebrities, comedians, and chess players, adding a new twist to each day’s broadcast.
“Gukesh has achieved something that is unprecedented. The fight for the World Championship title at the age of 18 is nothing short of a celebration! A huge moment for Indian chess,” said Shah. “Through these 14 days, we are going to follow each and every moment of action closely and enjoy this amazing event.”
The three-week event will include a live audience, bringing the excitement of the championship directly to fans in Mumbai. The show will also be streamed simultaneously on ChessBase India and Chess24 India, ensuring fans nationwide can join in the excitement. “Bohot Maza aayega bhai!” said Samay Raina, popular comedian and chess influencer.
With India on the cusp of its biggest chess moment in a generation, this broadcast will cover the passion and energy surrounding Gukesh’s historic journey. Fans are invited to join live in Mumbai or tune in online to witness every move, every moment, and every memory.
Event Details
- Dates: November 25 to December 13, 2024
- Times: Broadcast to start at 4 a.m. ET / 10:00 CET / 2:30 p.m. IST
- Venue: Habitat
- Commentators: Samay Raina, Sagar Shah, Tania Sachdev
- Live Streaming: Chess24 India and ChessBase India YouTube channels
