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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Watch: World Chess Champion D Gukesh Arrives In Chennai To Rapturous Welcome
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