D Gukesh has become the new sensation in India after he was crowned as the new World Chess Champion.
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The 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster dethroned China's Ding Liren to become the new World Champion. He is also the youngest ever to do so.
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Celebrations took over in India after Gukesh's win in Singapore
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Upon arriving in India, D Gukesh received a rousing welcome from the fans at the Chennai Airport.
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Upon his arrival, Gukesh as felicitated at his Alma Mater, the Velammal Nexus School in Chennai. He was welcomed with a massive rose garland.
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D Gukesh was also honoured with a crown at his Alma Mater after his surreal World Chess Championship win.
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After that, the newly crowned World Chess Champion took part in a road show, where he came out in the car's sunroof and flaunted the championship trophy.
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Chief Minister if Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, also felicitated D Gukesh during an event.
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CM Stalin also presented the newly crowned World Chess Champion with a prize money of INR 5 Crore for his incredible achievement.
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