PM Narendra Modi hailed D Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship victory during their meeting. The young champion gifted the Prime Minister a signed chessboard, symbolising his triumph and India's growing prominence in the global chess arena.

"Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and India's pride, DGukesh!" the PM posted on 'X' after meeting Gukesh and his parents here

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises chess prodigy D Gukesh during their meeting after his historic world title win. Gukesh gifts the original chessboard, which he and Ding Liren have autographed,

D. Gukesh was recently crowned as the newest chess champion and to make the country even prouder, Gukesh became the youngest chess champion in the history of the sport. After becoming the youngest World Champion,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met chess world champion D Gukesh, praising his confidence, calmness, and humility. Modi highlighted Gukesh's determination, recalling his prediction of becoming the youngest world champion.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Dec 28) met World Chess Championship (WCC) winner D Gukesh after a successful triumph in Singapore earlier in the month. Gukesh, at 18 became the youngest WCC winner breaking the 40-year-old record of Garry Kasparov.

D Gukesh, an 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating Ding Liren of China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Gukesh's dedication,