In a historic moment for Tamil Nadu and Indian chess, 18-year-old Gukesh defeated Chinese player Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 to clinch the World Chess Championship title in Singapore. With this win, Gukesh made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. Along with the coveted title, Gukesh was awarded a trophy, a medal, and a cash prize of ₹11.5 crore.
This remarkable achievement was celebrated worldwide, with numerous fans and famous personalities congratulating Gukesh. Among those who personally reached out to express their admiration was actor Sivakarthikeyan. The actor met Gukesh in person, extending his heartfelt congratulations. During their meeting, Sivakarthikeyan and Gukesh shared a joyous cake-cutting moment. The actor also gifted Gukesh a high-end wristwatch as a token of appreciation for his incredible achievement.
Gukesh’s parents were also present during this special occasion, witnessing their son’s success being celebrated by one of the most popular actors in Tamil cinema. This meeting further highlighted the growing recognition and support for Gukesh's achievement, both from the world of sports and entertainment.
