Pollution will play a role in determining the World Chess Championship host city: FIDE CEO Sutovsky on Delhi's bid
In addition to New Delhi, there is a competition between Chennai and Singapore to hold the most esteemed chess event. The global championship is slated to take place in November and December of 2024, though the precise dates have not yet been announced.
FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky told The Indian Express that one of the variables determining whether India's capital hosts the forthcoming World Chess Championship this year might be the air pollution that New Delhi sees every year in the last months of the year. In the World Chess Championship, 18-year-old challenger Gukesh of India will face off against current world champion Ding Liren for the opportunity to become the youngest world champion in history.
In addition to New Delhi, there is a competition between Chennai and Singapore to hold the most esteemed chess event. The global championship is slated to take place in November and December of 2024, though the precise dates have not yet been announced.
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