Indian chess player Bristy Mukherjee won the All India Women Rapid event at the Tata Steel Chess India Festival 2024. During the award ceremony, she t

Magnus Carlsen's popularity was at the forefront when he had to hand the trophy to Bristy Mukherjee, who won the All India Women Rapid event (Event B).

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen said the enthusiasm for chess in India is “unparalleled” as he won the rapid and blitz titles at TATA Steel Chess 2024. Also a video of an Indian chess player touching Carlsen’s feet is going viral.

The crowd at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium erupted into cheers, appreciating the display of cultural respect toward the chess icon. Carlsen just stood there smiling warmly. The video of the interaction is going viral due to Carlsen's reaction as he gave a big ear-to-ear smile after Bristy's gesture.

Bristy Mukherjee first touched the feet of Viswanathan Anand, before stepping up to Magnus Carlsen, showcasing her reverence for the legends who have shaped the game of chess.

Magnus Carlsen, despite suffering his first defeat against Arjun Erigaisi, finished Day One of the Tata Steel India Open Blitz tournament atop the leaderboard. Erigaisi and Vidit Gujarathi remain in contention.

Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, took on the Indian grandmaster elite in the Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz at Kolkata last weekend, and finished first in both events despite losing in only 20 moves as White to the rising star Arjun Erigaisi.