D Gukesh vs Ding Liren World Chess Championship: How to buy tickets for title match in Singapore?

The excitement is building up towards the 2024 World Chess Championship match between defending champion Ding Liren of China and India’s D Gukesh that will take place in Singapore from 25 November to 13 December. The World Chess Championship match will be a best-of-14 contest with tie-breaks if necessary.

Gukesh is in top form this year. He qualified for the World Chess Championship match against defending champion Liren after winning the 2024 Candidates tournament in Toronto earlier this year. The 18-year-old continued his stellar year, helping India win a historic gold medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.

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Liren, on the other hand, has not had a great year. The 32-year-old has battled depression and struggled with mental health since beating Ian Nepomniachtchi in the World Chess Championship match in April 2023. Liren’s last win came at the 2024 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Netherlands in January.

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The 2024 World Chess Championship match will take place at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore and the good news for fans is that the ticket sales have now begun. If you’re planning to visit Singapore and watch the match between Gukesh and Liren, here’s how you can buy the tickets:

How to buy tickets for 2024 World Chess Championship match?

Fans can buy tickets on the www.sistic.com.sg/events/chess1124 website. There are two kinds of passes made available for fans to watch the World Chess Championship match —The Day Pass and the VIP Pass. “For those looking for a premium experience, VIP pass holders will enjoy front-row seats, access to the VIP Lounge with top-tier hospitality, including food and drinks, as well as priority invitations to exclusive side events like workshops, simuls, talks, and fan meets,” a report on ChessBase India said.

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The Day Pass will cost $64 in Singapore dollars (approximately Rs 4,045) and the VIP Pass will be available for S$380 (approximately Rs 17,700). All ticketholders will get access to Fan Zone, a unique experience “where visiting masters and special guests will engage with fans, providing insights, explaining the moves, and sharing their analysis of the games,” as per the report. Fans will also get a 10 per cent discount on the purchase of five or more tickets.

Students below the age of 12 years and seniors above the age of 65 years are eligible for concession tickets. “Additionally, Google activities on-site will be open to all ticket holders, offering an interactive experience that brings fans closer to the game,” the report further said.