D Gukesh has become the new sensation in India after he was crowned as the new World Chess Champion.

The 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster dethroned China's Ding Liren to become the new World Champion. He is also the youngest ever to do so.

Celebrations took over in India after Gukesh's win in Singapore

Upon arriving in India, D Gukesh received a rousing welcome from the fans at the Chennai Airport.

Upon his arrival, Gukesh as felicitated at his Alma Mater, the Velammal Nexus School in Chennai. He was welcomed with a massive rose garland.

D Gukesh was also honoured with a crown at his Alma Mater after his surreal World Chess Championship win.

After that, the newly crowned World Chess Champion took part in a road show, where he came out in the car's sunroof and flaunted the championship trophy.  

Chief Minister if Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, also felicitated D Gukesh during an event.

CM Stalin also presented the newly crowned World Chess Champion with a prize money of INR 5 Crore for his incredible achievement.