Watch: Gukesh seeks Neem Karoli Baba’s blessings ahead of World Chess Championship
Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh visited Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram on Thursday to seek blessings ahead of his World Championship title defence against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov. The match, scheduled in Geneva from November 24 to December 11, will feature a maximum of 14 classical games. Both players will be 20, making it the youngest World...
Key Takeaways
- Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh visited Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram on Thursday to seek blessings ahead of his World Championship title defence against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov.
- The match, scheduled in Geneva from November 24 to December 11, will feature a maximum of 14 classical games.
- Both players will be 20, making it the youngest World Championship match in chess history.
Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh visited Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram on Thursday to seek blessings ahead of his World Championship title defence against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov. The match, scheduled in Geneva from November 24 to December 11, will feature a maximum of 14 classical games. Both players will be 20, making it the youngest World Championship match in chess history.
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This summary was curated from Times of India Sports.