India celebrates its new king: Anurag Thakur as Gukesh D becomes world chess champion

After Indian Grandmaster Gukesh D became the youngest-ever world chess champion, BJP MP and former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said the 18-year-old chess player has redefined brilliance on the global stage. "History scripted! Gukesh conquers the chess world...India celebrates its new king!" Thakur said on X. Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren in the 14-game World Chess Championship.