Phil Taylor says Anastasia Dobromyslova has no chance of winning this year's Ladbrokes.com PDC World Darts Championship - because he's going to.

Women's world champion Dobromyslova will appear at the Alexandra Palace for the first time if she can get beyond Dutchman Remco van Eijden in the preliminary round and, if she makes it, Taylor insists the tournament will provide a steep learning curve for the Russian.

Speaking at the official launch of the event, where Dobromyslova was also in attendance, Taylor said she has what it takes to progress through the early stages but is not ready to take home the ultimate prize.

"I think Anastasia already knows what to do," he said.

"We've done a few exhibitions together and if she takes her practice game onto the main board then some of these boys are going to have a hell of a battle.

"I think this year's going to be an almighty learning curve for Anastasia. She has been chucked in at the deep end, but she knows what to do to be a winner because she's already been a winner.

"I wouldn't bet against her winning in the first round or second round, but I don't think I'd bet on her winning the world championships this year - because I'm going to win."

Taylor will kick off his campaign for a 14th world title on day two of the tournament, but having seen other players take home the trophy in the last two years he says he is hungrier than ever.

He has been in virtually unstoppable form this year, listing the World Matchplay, the World Grand Prix, the Grand Slam of Darts and the Premier League among his tournament victories - but he says he is thrilled just to have the opportunity to compete at Alexandra Palace.

"I really can't wait now," he continued.

"I've just found out I'm playing on the December 20 and I can't wait for this year.

"I think my form this year has been fantastic, I'm absolutely made up. I'm made up just to qualify for the world championship and to be a part of it and keep my career going.

"At 48 years old, for me it's fantastic."

This will be the second year that the world championship will be played at Alexandra Palace after its move from the Circus Tavern.

Taylor, who crashed out in the quarter-finals to Wayne Mardle last year to end a run of 14 straight world finals, says many of the players struggled with playing in such a huge venue.

But after the success of the Premier League, which sold out arenas across the country, he says players are better equipped to cope with the pressure and thinks we will see an improved standard this time.

"The first year we played at Alexandra Palace I think everybody was overwhelmed by the size of the stage, which is massive, and also the size of the venue.

"Now after doing the Premier League it's no problem. Once you've done it then you know what it's all about.

"I think you're see a proper Ladbrokes.com World Championship - with me in the final!"