World Chess Championship: Gukesh vs Ding Liren battle breaking viewership records on online streaming, other content
World Chess Championship: With the warriors in the middle belonging to the two most populous nations in the world, interest in the Gukesh vs Ding battle is at an all-time high. (FIDE via Eng Chin An)
Gukesh, an 18-year-old Indian chess player, is currently playing against Ding Liren for the World Chess Championship. Hikaru Nakamura, a renowned chess grandmaster, is streaming his analysis of the ongoing match, providing insights and commentary on the games. Nakamura is particularly interested in this match as he himself was a contender for the championship but missed out on the final spot. (Read more from Amit Kamath)