The match consists of 5 rounds, played sequentially, one board at a time.

Each round follows this time control structure:

• Regular Game: 10 minutes per player

• If drawn → Overtime Game: 5 minutes per player

• If drawn → Shootout Game: 1 minute per player

• If drawn → Additional 1 min per player games until winner emerges

This is Leg 1, with a return match in India at a later date.

American players will play white on all boards for home advantage