Samira Hussain

Screaming fans mob Chennai International Airport to welcome home Gukesh Damaraju. At just 18 years old, he has smashed the record for the youngest world chess champion, set in 1985 by a 22-year-old Garry Kasparov. On Thursday, Gukesh beat the defending champion, China's Ding Liren, in Singapore. The match was tied with just a game remaining before Ding made a blunder which shocked the chess world.

With the title came almost £2 million in prize money. Certainly a career high, but the new champion has his sights set on greatness.

With the title came almost £2 million in prize money. Certainly a career high, but the new champion has his sights set on greatness.

Gukesh became a grandmaster at 12 years old. His parents, both doctors, put their careers on hold to support their son. India is home to 85 grandmasters, many of whom are not yet old enough to drive.

Gukesh became a grandmaster at 12 years old. His parents, both doctors, put their careers on hold to support their son. India is home to 85 grandmasters, many of whom are not yet old enough to drive.