The Times of India

Watch: Gukesh visits famous Tirumala temple ahead of World C'ship title defence

Reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh visited Tirumalas Sri Venkateswara Temple to seek blessings ahead of his title defence against Uzbekistans Javokhir Sindarov. The 14-game championship will take place in Geneva from November 24 to December 12. Both players will be 20, making it the youngest World Championship clash in chess history. The tournament carries a USD 2.5 million prize fund.