"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.
