Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced a cash award of ₹5 crore to newly crowned World Chess Champion D Gukesh. After winning the championship, Chief Minister MK Stalin congratulated Gukesh over the telephone, says a release.

“To honour the monumental achievement of Gukesh, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, I am delighted to announce a cash prize of ₹5 crore. His historic victory has brought immense pride and joy to the nation. May he continue to shine and achieve greater heights in the future,” the Chief Minister said in social media post.