Indian chess has been on the upward trajectory for the past two years or so, but no one can deny that 2024 has been the year for the country in the sport.

Praggnanandhaa will be joined by athlete-actor Saiyami Kher at the event.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov scored 2.5 points out of a possible three, securing victories over talented German Vincent Keymer in round two and India's R Praggnanandhaa in round three.

The World Championship is scheduled to be played from November 25 till December 13 in Singapore.

Carlsen also said that there has been a 'deflation' in the significance of chess ratings.

He had earlier participated in 2019 and had gone on to clinch the title.

Members of Pakistan's chess contingent held India's flag at 2024 Olympiad. The video of the incident has gone viral.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed a game of bullet chess between two members of India's 45th Chess Olympiad-winning team, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi.

Vidit Gujrathi was a part of the Indian men's team, which also included D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun, that won a historic Chess Olympiad gold in the Open category

In an interaction with NDTV, chess star Vantika Agrawal had revealed that their celebrations were planned.