Watch: World chess champion D Gukesh receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Indian president Droupadi Murmu honoured D Gukesh, the youngest world chess champion, with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. At 18, Chennai-born Gukesh stunned everyone and won the World Chess Championship, besting defending champion Ding Liren. Gukesh's victory makes him the youngest world chess champion ever, surpassing Garry Kasparov's previous record.
Indian president Droupadi Murmu honoured D Gukesh, the youngest world chess champion, with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. At 18, Chennai-born Gukesh stunned everyone and won the World Chess Championship, besting defending champion Ding Liren. Gukesh's victory makes him the youngest world chess champion ever, surpassing Garry Kasparov's previous record.
