Checkmate! It's a WIN for India

Meet our champ, the master of the sixty-four squares, whose brilliance knows no bounds. With determination in his heart and a twinkle in his eye, he set out on his quest for victory, armed with nothing but his intellect and passion for the game. In a nail-biting match that stretched nearly six hours, Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana fell short of sealing a winning position against Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi. With the game ending in a draw, the tournament was set for an additional day of tiebreaks. However, Gukesh's draw against Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura proved sufficient to secure his advancement to the next stage.

But amidst all the glory and adulation, our champion remains humble and grounded, never forgetting his roots or the people who supported him along the way. For him, chess isn't just a game; it's a symbol of perseverance, determination, and the indomitable spirit of India.

So here's to our champion, a shining example of what it means to dream big and never give up. As he continues to inspire generations of chess enthusiasts around the world, we can't help but feel a swell of pride knowing that he hails from our beloved India. Checkmate, indeed!