Gukesh D Returns Home to Chennai as Youngest World Chess Champion

Gukesh D, the youngest world chess champion in history, received a hero’s welcome in his hometown of Chennai after his triumphant victory at the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore. The 18-year-old chess prodigy made history by defeating China’s Ding Liren in a decisive game 14 to claim the championship title.

Upon his arrival at the airport in Chennai, Gukesh was mobbed by reporters and fans who gathered to congratulate the young champion on his remarkable achievement. Clad in ceremonial garb, Gukesh expressed his gratitude to his supporters, saying, “Thank you for all the support. It means a lot to bring back the trophy to India. I hope we will have a great time in the next few days celebrating together.”

Gukesh, who became India’s second world chess champion after Viswanathan Anand, has been a dominant force in the sport, earning the title of grandmaster at just 12 years old. In addition to his FIDE championship win, Gukesh also led India to gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad and won the individual gold as the best board one player in Budapest.

The young grandmaster’s success has made him a national hero in India, with fans and media alike celebrating his achievements. Gukesh’s return to Chennai was marked by a flurry of excitement and admiration, as he was greeted with cheers and applause from the crowd.

As Gukesh continues to make waves in the world of chess, fans can stay updated on his journey and other sports news by visiting the Hindustan Times website for the latest updates on the Olympics, tennis, football, and more.