The bidding period for prospective host cities of the upcoming World Chess Championship is nearing its close, with the championship match scheduled for November-December. The article states that D Gukesh, identified as the reigning world champion, is slated to defend his title against Javokhir Sindarov. Gukesh has expressed a strong preference for the championship to be held in India, describing the prospect as "super cool" and believing it would "attract a lot of energy," further stating he would be very happy to compete on Indian soil.
Reports from Tamil Nadu indicate that the state government is preparing a bid to host the event. The narrative acknowledges that playing a World Championship at home has historically presented challenges for past champions, including Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh's own aspiration to become a world champion was reportedly influenced by witnessing the 2013 World Championship games. During the selection process for the 2024 World Championship, where Gukesh was reportedly crowned the youngest world champion in chess history, Indian cities New Delhi and Chennai were among the contenders before Singapore was ultimately chosen to host.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/gukesh-says-playing-world-championship-at-home-would-be-lot-of-fun-10706366/
