Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) : Youngest World Chess Champion, 18-year-old Gukesh D received
a rousing welcome from fans at the Chennai International Airport on Monday upon his return from Singapore where he defeated defending champion Ding Liren of China in the World Chess Championship final.
Gukesh became only the second Indian to achieve this milestone, following in the footsteps of the
legendary Viswanathan Anand. The young Grandmaster’s arrival was met with a vibrant spectacle.
with cheering crowds, traditional dancers, and students from Velammal Vidyalaya, a school renowned for
nurturing chess champions.
