Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin honored chess prodigy D. Gukesh, the youngest winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament, with a ₹75 lakh cheque as incentive. The presentation took place at the CM’s office in Chennai, attended by Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin, Gukesh’s parents, and officials. Additionally, Gukesh received a citation and shawl from the CM. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government had granted him ₹15 lakh in support of his achievements.
Tamil Nadu CM Rewards Young Chess Prodigy D. Gukesh
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