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Gukesh returns to Chennai after becoming youngest chess world champion

thehindu.com — December 16, 2024 at 07:01 AM UTC

World champion D. Gukesh returned to Chennai on Monday after winning the chess title in Singapore. The 18-year-old defeated China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5, becoming the youngest world champion, surpassing Gary Kasparov's record. Gukesh received a warm welcome from fans and officials at the airport. He expressed gratitude for the support he received during his championship journey. Gukesh is the second Indian to win the world title, following Viswanathan Anand, who helped train him at his academy.

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Gukesh challenges Carlsen again after recent criticism of championship match (hindustantimes.com)

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Youngest chess world champion D Gukesh enjoys victory break in Chennai before 2025 challenges (firstpost.com)

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Gukesh Dommaraju's viral interaction with mentalist Suhani Shah captivates netizens (livemint.com)

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D Gukesh aims for growth after becoming youngest World Chess Champion (firstpost.com)

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D Gukesh names Abhinav Bindra as key inspiration after becoming youngest chess world champion (firstpost.com)

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D Gukesh to face Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen in 2025 chess schedule (hindustantimes.com)

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D Gukesh shares favorite films and credits mentor for chess success (firstpost.com)

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Gukesh wins World Chess Championship, showcasing India's strong chess system (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Gukesh's father shares emotional journey after son's historic chess championship win (timesnownews.com)

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Carlsen questions Gukesh's World Championship win, calls classical chess ineffective for ranking players (hindustantimes.com)

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D Gukesh's trainer compares him to Magnus Carlsen but highlights key differences in style (hindustantimes.com)

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D Gukesh embraces freedom of play as world chess champion (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Gukesh embraces journey ahead after becoming youngest World Chess Champion, says Anand (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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D. Gukesh becomes youngest chess world champion and wins ₹11 crore prize (businesstoday.in)

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Gukesh aims to become the best chess player in the world after World Championship win (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Gukesh Dommaraju returns to India as youngest chess world champion (edition.cnn.com)

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D Gukesh reflects on world chess championship win and prize money of Rs 11.45 crore (india.com)

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D Gukesh thanks Viswanathan Anand for inspiration after world chess championship win (timesnownews.com)

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Gukesh celebrates World Chess Championship win with bungee jump in Singapore (firstpost.com)

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Paddy Upton praises D. Gukesh's mental strength in historic chess championship win (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Gukesh bungee jumps in Singapore to conquer fear of heights after chess victory (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

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D Gukesh credits Paddy Upton for mental coaching in World Chess Championship victory (zeenews.india.com)

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Gukesh defends Ding Liren against underperformance claims at Chennai event (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Gukesh Dommaraju returns to Chennai as youngest chess world champion (hindustantimes.com)

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Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess tournament in 2025 (hindustantimes.com)

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Chennai celebrates D Gukesh's return as World Chess Champion with enthusiastic crowd (indianexpress.com)

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D Gukesh celebrates World Chess Championship win with bungee jump in Singapore (timesnownews.com)

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Gukesh celebrates World Chess Championship win and addresses skepticism over final game (thehindu.com)

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D Gukesh returns to Chennai to celebrate FIDE World Chess Championship win (outlookindia.com)

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D Gukesh becomes youngest chess world champion and earns $1.35 million (firstpost.com)

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Gukesh set to face Carlsen at Norway Chess tournament in May (thehindu.com)

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Gukesh Dommaraju returns to Chennai as youngest world chess champion after victory in Singapore (scmp.com)

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D Gukesh credits coach Paddy Upton for managing pressure in World Chess Championship win (outlookindia.com)

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Gukesh Dommaraju returns to Chennai as youngest world chess champion (rawstory.com)

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D Gukesh to pay ₹ 4.67 crore in taxes after becoming youngest chess world champion (livemint.com)

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Gukesh celebrates historic World Chess Championship win in Chennai (ndtv.com)

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D Gukesh returns to Chennai as youngest World Chess Champion to a hero's welcome (zeenews.india.com)

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D Gukesh receives warm welcome at Chennai airport after winning world chess championship (india.com)

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Youngest world chess champion D Gukesh returns to Chennai to a warm welcome (hindustantimes.com)

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D Gukesh faces Rs 4.67 crore tax bill after becoming youngest world chess champion (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Gukesh returns to Chennai after becoming youngest chess world champion (thehindu.com)

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D Gukesh receives warm welcome at Chennai airport after chess championship victory (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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D Gukesh wins World Championship and secures spot in 2026 title match (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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D Gukesh reflects on future goals after becoming youngest chess world champion (firstpost.com)

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Haryana chief minister praises D Gukesh for historic chess championship win (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Anushka Sharma praises D. Gukesh's father for sacrifices in chess journey (hindustantimes.com)

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FIDE responds to allegations of match-fixing in Ding Liren's loss to D Gukesh (ndtv.com)

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Gukesh becomes multi-millionaire after World Championship win but prioritizes passion for chess (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Gukesh celebrates World Championship win while prioritizing passion for chess over prize money (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

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Gukesh celebrates chess joy after becoming youngest world champion at 18 (businesstoday.in)

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Gukesh D enjoys spicy Tamil lamb curry during Norway visit after chess victory (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

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Gukesh celebrates joy of chess over prize money after becoming world champion (thehindu.com)

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D Gukesh faces 4.67 crore income tax bill after World Chess Championship win (timesnownews.com)

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Social media users celebrate D Gukesh's chess victory while joking about tax implications (theprint.in)

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Amul celebrates D Gukesh as youngest World Chess Champion with special ad (timesnownews.com)

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D Gukesh becomes youngest World Chess Champion and credits parents' sacrifices (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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