D Gukesh receives hero's welcome in Chennai after winning world chess championship
D Gukesh, the newly-crowned world chess champion, received a warm welcome upon his arrival at Chennai International Airport on Monday. Fans greeted the 18-year-old with flowers after he won the title in Singapore, defeating China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5. Gukesh's victory makes him the youngest world champion in chess history, surpassing Garry Kasparov's record. He is only the second Indian to win the prestigious title, following Viswanathan Anand. During his arrival, Gukesh expressed gratitude for the support he received and looked forward to celebrating with fans. He had qualified for the championship by winning the 2024 Candidates tournament earlier this year.