On Sunday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin declared a cash reward of Rs 75 lakh for chess prodigy D Gukesh, who emerged victorious in the FIDE Candidate Tournament held in Toronto.
Additionally, Stalin presented Gukesh with a shield and a shawl during the felicitation ceremony, which was attended by State Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, top officials, and Gukesh’s parents.
By clinching victory in the Candidates Tournament, Gukesh secured the distinction of being the youngest player to challenge China’s Ding Liren for the World Championship title. It’s worth noting that the Tamil Nadu government had previously allocated Rs 15 lakh to support Gukesh’s preparations for the prestigious competition.
