Tania Sachdev led star commentary team in India’s only live audience broadcast of Gukesh v Liren World Championship match -
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Tania Sachdev led star commentary team in India’s only live audience broadcast of Gukesh v Liren World Championship match

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MUMBAI: As millions of people eagerly anticipate the World Chess Championship match between reigning champion Ding Liren and 18-year-old Indian prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, Chess.com, ChessBase India, Nodwin Gaming and Samay Raina are thrilled to announce that every game of the Championship will be covered live from Mumbai.

The groundbreaking broadcast will feature the popular global commentator and host, 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.

Event Details:

  • Dates: November 25 to December 13, 2024
  • Times: Broadcast to start at 2:30pm IST
  • Venue: Habitat
  • Commentators: Samay Raina, Sagar Shah, Tania Sachdev
  • Live Streaming: Chess24 India YouTube ChessBase India Youtube channels.

“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 International Master and 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 Sagar Shah, founder of ChessBase India. “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.

“Bohot Maza aayega bhai!” said Samay Raina, popular comedian and chess influencer.

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.

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