Gukesh’s solid form this year along with the fact that Ding has not won a game in the Classical format since January this year makes the Indian GM a strong favourite to emerge triumphant in World Chess Championship battle in Singapore.

Indian teenage Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes D Gukesh is the favourite for the World Chess Championship against Ding Liren. Scheduled in Singapore from November 25 to December 15, Gukesh's impressive 2024 contrasts with Liren's struggles.

"Gukesh is definitely the favourite, considering his recent form. But the World Championship is a different tournament altogether. I'm sure Gukesh is preparing really well. We'll see how the match goes,

While Chines Grandmaster Ding Liren is planning to defend his title, India’s D Gukesh is looking to become the youngest-ever world champion in chess.

D Gukesh takes on Ding Liren in the final of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024. Here are the head-to-head details

Kolkata: 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 15 in Singapore.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhhaa said D Gukesh is the favourite for the World Chess Championship against Ding Liren due to his current good form.