AICF awards Gukesh ₹1 Crore, Humpy receives ₹50 lacs
On 16th January 2025, the 18th World Champion - GM D Gukesh and World Rapid Women 2024 Champion - GM Koneru Humpy were felicitated by All India Chess Federation. Gukesh received ₹1 Crore (₹10000000 / ≈ US$115512). Humpy received ₹50 Lacs (₹5000000 / ≈ US$57756). GM R Vaishali got ₹20 Lacs (₹2000000 / ≈ US$23102) for winning Bronze at World Blitz Women 2024. Vaishali was not present as she had to travel for Tata Steel Chess 2025 Challengers tournament. AICF hosted the felicitation ceremony at The Lalit in New Delhi. Check out photos and highlights of the event. Photo: AICF
Vaishali gets ₹20 lacs
The two newly crowned World Champions - D Gukesh (Classical) and Koneru Humpy (Rapid Women) | Photo: AICF
AICF felicitation ceremony for D Gukesh and Koneru Humpy | Video: ChessBase India
D Gukesh receives his award from Dev Patel, Secretary, All India Chess Federation | Photo: AICF
Koneru Humpy receives her award from Nitin Narang, President, All India Chess Federation | Photo: AICF
Gukesh's parents - Dr. Rajini Kanth and Padma Kumari | Photo: AICF
Gukesh and Humpy in the audience | Photo: AICF
AICF officials and various guests | Photo: AICF