They are asked about their teams, their minds, their preparation, and ambition for the match. Their answers might be revealing or deliberately anodyne, and both players get a glimpse of how squirmy or unruffled the other is. They might trash talk, take jabs at each other, and things can get snarky.
There was none of it on Saturday between China's Ding Liren and India's D. Gukesh, just two calm, lean guys in business suits who looked like they'd wandered off from a meditation room.
There's still some time for nerves to show up, ahead of their World Championship Match starting in Singapore on Monday.
Pretty early in the press conference, champion Ding was asked how he was feeling. His state of mind has, after all, supposedly been at the heart of him turning into a shadow of the player he used to be. His response was a touch comforting for chess fans who dread a one-sided blowout.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der November 24, 2024-Ausgabe von Hindustan Times.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der November 24, 2024-Ausgabe von Hindustan Times.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
My new song is meant to be something people can have fun with, says Paradox
Delhi-based rapper Tanishq Singh aka Paradox has always been willing to push the boundaries of his music, resulting in a sound that is constantly evolving.
'Nature is pure magic, and I feel incomplete without my camera'
Raveena Tandon's passion for photography is rooted in her love for wildlife. She explains, \"It began with childhood jungle trips, but it was my first safari in Africa in 2002 that truly sparked my interest. I wasn't confident with a camera at the time, but after sharing the experience with my kids, I wished I had a camera to capture those moments.\"
HARMONIES REDEFINED: THE TRAILBLAZERS DANCING INTO DESTINY RAMA VAIDYANATHAN
Here's kick-starting a new series on artistes, who have been trendsetters in the world of Indian classical arts in the words of authors Shantanu Das and Sapna Narayan
'WOULD NEVER WANT OUR DAUGHTER TO BE CLICKED'
Actor-couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal talk about the changes in their life since welcoming their six-month-old daughter
Abhi-Ash vacation together, put divorce rumours to rest
The better part of 2024 had fans speculating over the divorce of actors Abhishek Bachchan (48) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (51).
Haaland Doubles Up in Man City Stroll as Chelsea Draws at Palace
Erling Haaland scored twice as Man City pummelled West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League while in-form Newcastle inflicted another painful defeat on Ange Postecoglou's struggling Tottenham.
Fulton focuses on World Cup qualification
Craig Fulton had a short chat with Graham Reid before taking his seat in an empty Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here to watch Delhi SG Pipers' practice in the morning.
Saikia, Bhatia Set to Become BCCI Secretary and Treasurer
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia filed nominations for the posts of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary and treasurer respectively and are set to be elected unopposed in the Special General Meeting to be held in Mumbai on January 12.
Pant breaks free; Bumrah injures back
Fast bowler awaits scan results and his bowling will be key if India are to win the SCG Test to square series and retain BGT
Shooters suffer due to faulty equipment at Karni Singh range
Shooters are paying the price for faulty equipment at the Capital's Karni Singh range where the National Championships are being held.
