Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest Chess World Champion Celebrated in Chennai

Gukesh Dommaraju, the 18-year-old chess prodigy, made history by becoming the youngest chess world champion ever. After defeating defending champion Ding Liren in a thrilling final match in Singapore, Gukesh returned to Chennai to a hero’s welcome.

The Chennai International Airport was filled with hundreds of fans, banners, confetti, and even men on stilts as they celebrated the young champion’s victory. Gukesh, draped in the Indian flag and holding his trophy, expressed his gratitude to his supporters and promised to celebrate with them in the coming days.

The atmosphere at the airport was reminiscent of a rock star’s arrival, with personalized cars and enthusiastic crowds chanting Gukesh’s name. The young champion’s emotional victory brought tears to his eyes, as he broke the record previously held by chess legend Garry Kasparov.

Gukesh is only the second Indian player to claim the world chess championship title, following in the footsteps of the legendary Viswanathan “Vishy” Anand. His victory has not only made headlines in the chess world but has also caught the attention of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is set to meet with the young champion later this month.

Modi congratulated Gukesh on his historic win, praising his talent, hard work, and determination. The prime minister hailed Gukesh’s triumph as an inspiration for millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence in their chosen fields. The young chess champion’s journey to the top has captivated the nation and solidified his place in chess history.