Gukesh says Chennai ‘among the finest cities in world of chess’ as world champion felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Newly-crowned world champion Dommaraju Gukesh expressed gratitude and described his Chennai as “among the finest cities on this planet of chess” after being felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin within the presence of chess legend and his mentor Viswanathan Anand at an occasion within the state capital on Tuesday.

Gukesh acquired a cheque of Rs 5 crore from CM Stalin on the felicitation occasion that befell a day after
he returned to his hometown of Chennai and 5 days after his 58-move conquer Chinese language Grandmaster Ding Liren in Sport 14 of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship that
sealed a 7.5-6.5 victory for the teenager prodigy.

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“Chennai is among the finest cities on this planet of chess. This victory couldn’t have been potential with out the help of the Tamil Nadu authorities and the steering of Chennai’s Grandmasters,” Gukesh, who grew to become the youngest chess world champion of all time and solely the second Indian after Anand, stated on the occasion.

“Vishy sir, too, was the inspiration and function mannequin on this journey,” added the 18-year-old.

A stellar celebration as we honoured the outstanding @DGukesh, who has captured the world’s consideration and made Chennai shine on the worldwide stage.

Greater than only a felicitation, it is a second to encourage our youth to pursue excellence of their respective fields.

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— M.Okay.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 17, 2024

Moreover the cheque of Rs 5 crore, Stalin additionally offered Gukesh a scarf on behalf of the Tamil Nadu authorities whereas saying the setup of the Residence of Chess Academy, an initiative by the state sports activities division.

“Tamil Nadu has a historical past of getting 31 Chess grandmasters out of 85 in India. This felicitation is just not just for Gukesh but additionally for all achievers. A Residence of Chess Academy will likely be established to encourage the expertise and to groom achievers.

“I laud our Gukesh for turning into the world chess champion on the younger age of 18. Our Chennai lad has set a file and all the world is appreciating him.

“So, take him as your inspiration and obtain. We should always create lakhs of Gukeshes,” stated Stalin, who handed the cheque to Gukesh within the presence of his dad and mom.

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Gukesh, who broke Garry Kasparov’s 39-year-old file to turn out to be the youngest chess world champion, had earlier arrived on the venue in a roadshow holding the tricolour. Gukesh and his dad and mom had earlier been mobbed by 1000’s of followers on the Chennai Worldwide Airport on Monday after his arrival from Singapore.