Watch: D Gukesh receives Khel Ratna Award

Watch: D Gukesh receives 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. 

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