Gukesh celebrates joy of chess over prize money after becoming world champion

D. Gukesh, the new world chess champion, emphasizes that he plays for joy, not money. The 18-year-old from Chennai won ₹11.45 crore in prize money after defeating Ding Liren. He values his family's support and the journey of learning chess. Gukesh's father left his medical career to support him, while his mother became the family's main earner. Gukesh reflects on the importance of both the journey and the outcome in chess, stating that he prefers winning even if the game isn't perfect. Despite the final's lackluster quality, Gukesh's desire to win remains strong. He also shared a light moment about dancing after a recent victory, which went viral, and expressed a longing for ice cream after a year without it.