Why we like it: Designed in 2012 with input from chess world champions (including Magnus Carlsen) and used in every FIDE championship match since 2013, the FIDE Official World Championship set is ...

The World Championships in chess have a storied history - dating back to 1886, although FIDE's version has existed since 1948 (including a breakaway event from 1993 to 2006).

This year's tournament marks the first time in 138 years that two Asian players will pitted against each other in the World Chess Championship, that is offering a prize fund of USD 2.5 million.

World Chess Championship 2024 Closing Ceremony Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Gukesh now is set to be crowned as the world champion at the closing ceremony and here is all you need to ...