It could happen and cannot be ruled out though none of three Indian players in the open section are favourites, said experts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both the open and women\u2019s world titles are now held by Chinese players viz Grandmaster (GM) Ding Liren (Elo rating 2,780-World Rank 4th) and (GM) Ju Wenjun (2,549, World Rank 5th).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Five Indian chess players will be fighting it out in the Candidates 2024 tournament to be held in Toranto in Canada.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The winner of the tournament will be the challenger for the World Chess Title \u2013 Open and Women sections.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There are three Indian men in the open section and two women in the women\u2019s section in contention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The three Indians in the open category are: GM R.Praggnanandhaa (2,743 -13th), GM D.Gukesh (2,725-25th) and GM Vidit Santosh Gujrathi (2,742 \u2013 14th).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s section the two Indian hopefuls are: the experienced and World number two GM Koneru Humpy (2,554) and the young Woman GM (WGM) R.Vaishali, ranked 14th with a rating of 2,481 points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIndia is represented by three players (in the open section). All of them are worthy contenders, however none of them is among the favorites. Combined probability of one of the three to win it is clearly less than 50%, but I'd rate it above 25%,\u201d GM Emil Sutovsky, CEO, FIDE or International Chess Federation, told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, yes, it could happen that the Title Match at the end of 2024 will be contested between Chinese and Indian players - and it would be exciting. But, say, the match between Chinese and American will be no less exciting,\u201d Sutovsky added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Never in the past, India had a substantial representation at the chess Candidates tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIndia has a healthy representation in the 2024 candidates in both sections. Especially a strong representation from the youngsters. I see this as a good beginning which will hopefully culminate in an Indian fighting for the World title in the near future. Best wishes to all the players for a wonderful competitive event,\u201d GM R.B.Ramesh and a noted coach who has been selected for the Dronacharya award told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Interestingly this will also be the first time, siblings \u2013 Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali- will be participating in the Candidates tournament from India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Apart from the three Indians, the five players in the open category are: GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2,769, World Rank 5th), GM Fabiano Caruana (2,804, ranked 2nd), GM Hikaru Nakamura (2,788, ranked 3rd), GM Alireza Firouzja (2,759, 6th) and GM Nijat Abasov (2,641, rank 102nd), the replacement player if Magnus Carlsen decides to withdraw from the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Barring Abasov, the other four players are ranked above the Indians.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the former World Champion and the World\u2019s highest ranked player Carlsen (2,830) likely to withdraw from the race, the contention is open as the young Indian players who have been punching above their weight can outsmart any strong player.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It may be recalled Gukesh had notched up a score of 7\/7 at the Chess Olympiad held in Chennai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s section apart from Humpy and Vaishali, the other contenders are: GM Lei Tingjie (2,550, rank 4th), GM Kateryna Lagno (2,542, rank 6th), GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2,553, ranked 3rd), GM Anna Muzychuk (2,525, rank 7th), GM Tan Zhongyi (2,521, rank 8th) and WGM Nurgyul Salimova (2,426, rank 38th).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While India\u2019s Humpy is the highest rated amongst all the contenders, Vaishali, ranked 14th in the world is ahead of only Salimova. Here China has two contenders \u2013 Tingjie and Zhongyi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
So, interesting times are ahead for Indian chess.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/good-chances-of-india-china-fight-for-the-world-chess-title.jpg", "alt_img": "Good chances of India-China fight for the World Chess Title", "alt_title": "'Proud of you', says PM after meeting chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Good Chances Of India-China Fight For The World Chess Title On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Good Chances Of India-China Fight For The World Chess Title, GM Vidit Santosh Gujrathi: Will the World Chess Championship be an all Asian fight - a fight between the players.", "seo_keywords": "World Chess Title, World Chess Championship, Ding Liren, World Rank, Ju Wenjun, Five Indian, GM Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, GM Koneru Humpy, Woman GM, GM Emil Sutovsky, International Chess Federation, Title Match, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Fabiano Caruana", "tag": "", "tagging": "World Chess Title, World Chess Championship, Ding Liren, World Rank, Ju Wenjun, Five Indian, GM Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, GM Koneru Humpy, Woman GM, GM Emil Sutovsky, International Chess Federation, Title Match, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Fabiano Caruana", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "good-chances-of-india-china-fight-for-the-world-chess-title", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "775", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-01-05 10:28:02", "updated": "2024-01-05 10:28:02", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "World Chess Title, World Chess Championship, Ding Liren, World Rank, Ju Wenjun, Five Indian, GM Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, GM Koneru Humpy, Woman GM, GM Emil Sutovsky, International Chess Federation, Title Match, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Fabiano Caruana", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-01-05 10:28:02", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "others", "cnmid": "847305", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/good-chances-of-india-china-fight-for-the-world-chess-title-11857" }