First-time hosts Singapore beat India’s New Delhi and Chennai for the rights to organise the biennial event.
SINGAPORE – It is checkmate for Singapore as the Republic has beaten India’s New Delhi and Chennai to host the World Chess Championship in 2024.
The championship will be accompanied by an array of fringe activities, including other tournaments and exhibition games. Chennai last hosted the world championship in 2013, when Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen dethroned home favourite and holder Viswanathan Anand. “Not only is Singapore one of the most iconic global tourist and business hubs, but it is also a thriving chess centre with great ambitions and talent.”
Aside from the main event, Tin hopes to see a “side competition” for other players and a chance to meet the two chess stars.
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