MUMBAI: Hardcore chess fans and players will be glued to their phones, TVs and computers come 2:30 pm 25 November 2025. The Fide World Chess Championship, which is being held at the Equarius Hotel in Resorts World Sentosa, between China’s Ding Liren and 18 year old Indian chess wiz Gukesh Dommaraju, is slated to be streamed live on Fide’s official chess channels, including YouTube and Twitch. Additionally, it can also be viewed on Chess24 India and ChessBase India You Tube channels.
Gukesh is bidding to become one of the youngest ever World Chess champions as he takes on Ding in a best of 14 games match. Gukesh and Ding will earn a point for each win and 0.5 each for a draw, with a score of 7.5 enough to win the championship. If the score is equal after 14 games, tiebreakers with faster time controls will be used to determine the winner. At stake is a total prize money of $2.5 million, with $200,000 being awarded for every game won.
For Indian fans, they are going to be able to follow the match on YouTube with commentary from international master Tania Sachdev, the voice of Indian chess content and founder of Chessbase India, international master Sagar Shah, and one of the biggest comedians and a prominent chess personality himself, Samay Raina.
“It’s a huge moment for India. Will Gukesh, at 18, become the youngest-ever World Champion? Will he be the one to take forward Vishy Anand's legacy by once again bringing the title back to India, or will Ding, the reigning World Champion, prevail?” said Chess.com commentator Tania Sachdev. “As a player, a commentator, and foremost a fan of the game, I am thrilled to be a part of this very special broadcast team. We hope to bring everyone as close as possible to the minds and emotions of two brilliant players playing for ultimate glory.”
Set at the venue Habitat, this will be a one-of-a-kind collaboration between three of the most influential voices in chess. Together, they will provide insightful commentary and analysis for audiences of all levels. Viewers can look forward to special appearances by celebrities, comedians, and chess players, adding a new twist to each day’s broadcast.
“Gukesh has achieved something that is unprecedented. The fight for the World Championship title at the age of 18 is nothing short of a celebration! A huge moment for Indian chess,” said ChessBase India founder Sagar Shah. “Through these 14 days, we are going to follow each and every moment of action closely and enjoy this amazing event.”
The three-week event will include a live audience, bringing the excitement of the championship directly to fans in Mumbai. The show will also be streamed simultaneously on ChessBase India and Chess24 India, ensuring fans nationwide can join in the excitement.
With India on the cusp of its biggest chess moment in a generation, this broadcast will cover the passion and energy surrounding Gukesh’s historic journey. Fans are invited to join live in Mumbai or tune in online to witness every move, every moment, and every memory.
