World Chess Championship 2021 Betting Tips & Predictions (November 24 – December 16)

Tournament History

The World Chess Championship goes back as far as the 15th century. For centuries, chess had no official tournament. It was a case of presenting yourself and playing against another chess master, and the winner was declared the world chess champion. However, in the 19th century, what is referred to as the first official championship was held between Johannes Zukertort and Wilhelm Steinitz. It wasn’t until 1924 that the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) decided that it was expedient that the best players from all over the world gather to compete for the top prize.

One of the most memorable chess games of recent is Carlsen vs. Anand. This game was an icebreaker in the world of chess because Viswanathan Anand was the undisputed champion of the game and could not seem to lose. Still, the young Norwegian Magnus Carlsen surprised the world and defeated Anand. The Indian grandmaster has broken records in competitions across chess, and Magnus Carlsen, who is currently ranked world number one, looks set on that path. However, he has an obstacle in this year’s competition in the form and shape of Ian Nepomniachtchi.

World Chess Championship 2021 Odds

In this section of the preview, we will look at the key players in the event and the possibilities of each winning the event. We will also look at what makes each player special. Through this article, you will also have a better insight into making your World Chess Championship predictions in 2021. We will also analyze the players and give the odds to win the World Championship in 2021.

Magnus Carlsen (1/4 to Win)

The Norwegian is the current world champion of the competition and is currently ranked number one in the world chess rankings. He won the last edition of the tournament back in 2018 by defeating his challenger Fabio Caruana. Magnus Carlsen has been the champion of the World Chess Championship since 2013. He has won other competitions such as the World Rapid Chess Tournament and the World Blitz Tournament.

Carlsen is favorite to win the competition because of his smooth, pre-calculated, and fast moves. He has earned himself a reputation for eliminating opponents in record time with ease. He is a safer option going by the bookmakers’ odds.

Ian Nepomniachtchi (5/2 to Win)

The Russian is the challenger in this year’s competition. He doubles as a grandmaster and a sports commentator. According to the World Chess Championship 2021 betting odds, he hasn’t been given much of a chance against his very illustrious opponent Magnus Carlsen. Still, you cannot underestimate this man. Though 5th in the world rankings, he made his way through the qualifying stages beating highly ranked opponents, and there is every possibility he can do it against the world champion Carlsen.

Nepomniachtchi has won a couple of accolades for himself both in his native Russia and outside. He is also a smooth and dangerous player who possesses the ability to take you out in seconds. Only time will tell if he will be able to defeat the great Carlsen.

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Past Winners of the Championship

Here are the last 5 winners of the World Championship of Chess:

• 2011 – Viswanathan Anand
• 2013 – Magnus Carlsen
• 2015 – Magnus Carlsen
• 2017 – Magnus Carlsen
• 2019 – Magnus Carlsen

Date and Place of the Event

The event will run from the 24th of November till the 16th of December. The location for this championship is the famous Dubai exhibition center. Information on how you can live stream the event online can be found on the tournament’s website.