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After reviewing the bids and inspecting all potential host cities for their venues, amenities, event programs, and opportunities, the International Chess Federation has selected Singapore as the host of the World Championship Match. read more
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D Gukesh will take on China's Ding Liren in the FIDE World Championship match later this year in Singapore. Image: X / @FIDE_chess
The Singapore Chess Federation on Monday won the bid to host the 2024 FIDE World Championship Match. The match will feature the defending Champion Ding Liren of China and India’s D Gukesh, the challenger. The match will take place between 20 November and 15 December, 2024.
FIDE received three competitive applications for hosting the World Championship Match - from New Delhi, Chennai and Singapore. After reviewing the bids and inspecting all potential host cities for their venues, amenities, event programs, and opportunities, the International Chess Federation has selected Singapore as the host of the World Championship Match.
“We are delighted that for the first time in the history of FIDE, a match for the World Championship will take place in Singapore. Not only is Singapore one of the most iconic global tourist and business hubs, but it is also a thriving chess center with great ambitions and talent,” FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich said.
“I would also like to thank the other bidders – New Delhi and Chennai. Both cities are renowned chess hubs with a rich history of hosting chess events, and we are confident we will see major chess events there in the future,” Dvorkovich continued.
“FIDE is genuinely happy to bring the FIDE World Championship Match to Singapore. Chess is not just a popular game and sport; it is often seen as the epitome of the human mind’s ability to think strategically, to plan, and to foresee. Singapore embodies these same qualities. It’s a great match for the great Match!” FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky said.
“We also expect multinational companies to seize an opportunity and join forces with FIDE and Singapore to make this event truly exceptional,” Sutovsky added.
Singapore’s bid was submitted on 31 May, 2024, and the inspection of the venues took place on 11 and 12 June. Four possible venues are being considered for the Match, and the final decision on the exact location will be announced in due course. The match boasts of a sensational prize fund of $2.5 million
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