D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: World Chess Championship Final prize money breakdown
The HinduIndia’s D Gukesh will take on defending champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship final, set to happen between November 25 and December 13. The total prize fund provided for the World Chess Championship final is 2.5 million US Dollars. If the final score is 7.5:6.5 with 13 decisive games or 8:6 with 14 decisive games, the prize money shall be divided as follows: the winner receives 1.3 million USD, the runner-up receives 1.2 million USD If the winner is decided on tie-break, the prize money shall be divided as follows: the winner receives one 1.3 million USD, the runner-up receives 1.2 million USD Also, one month before the first game championship final, each player shall receive 200,000 USD. The remaining balance shall be remitted to the players within fourteen working days after the completion of the World Championship Match.