Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero's welcome
CHENNAI: India's chess star Gukesh Dommaraju returned to a hero's welcome in his home city on Monday (Dec 16) after becoming the youngest world champion aged only 18.
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"Difficult To Handle...": D Gukesh's Honest Admission After World Chess Championship Win
Fresh from his triumph at the World Chess Championship, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh was felicitated at his school, Velammal Nexus, in Chennai on Monday. Gukesh, who became the youngest world champion last week after beating China's Ding Liren in Singapore, also addressed the media with his parents sitting beside him. The 18-year-old received a rousing reception upon his arrival in Chennai, following his triumph over Ding. Speaking at the press conference, Gukesh opened up on the mental and emotional setbacks he had to deal with during the 14-game tie against former champion Ding.
Watch: World Chess Champion D Gukesh Arrives In Chennai To Rapturous Welcome
Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh returned home to an enthusiastic reception as hundreds of eager fans, and officials from the Tamil Nadu government and the national federation lined up to receive him at the airport in Chennai on Monday. The 18-year-old Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore last week to become the youngest ever world champion, overhauling the long-standing mark of Russia's Gary Kasparov. Upon his arrival Gukesh thanked everyone for supporting him.
World Chess Body Reacts To Claims Of Ding Liren 'Deliberately Losing' To D Gukesh
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has reacted to the claims of China's Ding Liren losing to India's D Gukesh on purpose during the recently-concluded 2024 World Chess Championship match in Singapore. In the aftermath of Gukesh's history success, Ding was accused of deliberately losing the match by Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov. Russian news agency TASS quoted Filatov asking the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to open a probe and investigate the result. For the unversed, Ding made a huge blunder in the decisive Game 14, moving the Rook adjacent to his King, which allowed Gukesh to become the youngest-ever world chess champion.
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Historic Victory: D Gukesh Becomes 2024 World Chess Champion
India has achieved yet another proud milestone in the international chess arena. The 18-year-old promising Grandmaster, D. Gukesh, delivered a stellar performance to defeat reigning champion Ding Liren of China and claim the title of the 2024 World Chess Champion. In a thrilling and historic final, Gukesh showcased remarkable composure and excellence to defeat Ding Liren with a score of 7.5-6.5. At the age of 18 years, 8 months, and 14 days, Gukesh became the youngest champion in the history of chess.