Bristy Mukherjee wins chess title and honors Magnus Carlsen with traditional gesture in Kolkata

Bristy Mukherjee, an Indian chess player, touched world champion Magnus Carlsen's feet before receiving her trophy at the Tata Steel Chess India Festival 2024 in Kolkata. She won the All India Women Rapid event with a perfect score of 7/7. Carlsen smiled in response to Mukherjee's gesture, which is a traditional sign of respect in India. Earlier, she also touched the feet of Indian chess legend Vishwanathan Anand during the ceremony. The event attracted many fans eager to see Carlsen, who expressed enjoyment in returning to play in India. He noted that it had been difficult to fit the tournament into his schedule in recent years.