Gukesh 'The Conqueror' receives a grand welcome at his homecoming

by Shahid Ahmed - 26/04/2024

GM D Gukesh has done something at the age of 17 years which at one point was quite difficult to fathom for any chess player. Vishy Anand was the first Indian to win the Candidates, Gukesh became the second on 21st April, exactly four months after securing his spot at the coveted tournament. After a long time, he was met his mother at the airport when he landed at 3 a.m. IST on 25th April 2024. How was the reception? Our team members - Aditya Sur Roy and Abhyudaya Ram were there to capture everything. We also have an interview with Gukesh's mother. You get to know a lot about her emotions, what she felt, went through and the origin of the name - Gukesh. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

Chennai has a new hero

Check out exclusive photos, interview and also the video of Gukesh meeting 200 fans at a Toronto park in Canada after winning the FIDE Candidates 2024.

D Gukesh landed at 3 a.m. at Chennai airport on 25th April 2024. What was the reason for his delightful smile?

Gukesh's mother sees her son in-person after he etched his name in history by becoming the youngest ever FIDE Candidates 2024 winner

A Mother's hug is always special

"I never thought he would lose" - Gukesh's Mother Padma Kumari on her son winning the Candidates | Video: ChessBase India

Interview with GM Vishnu Prasanna | Video: ChessBase India

Gukesh's Grand Welcome at Chennai Airport after Winning the Candidates 2024 | Video: ChessBase India

Vishy Anand wishes Gukesh for winning FIDE Candidates 2024 | Video: ChessBase India

When Gukesh met 200 fans at a park in Toronto after winning Candidates 2024 | Video: ChessBase India

From facing Nakamura in Toronto to meeting mom in Chennai | Video: ChessBase India

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