The rich tapestry of Indian sporting traditions was once again on full display during the Tata Steel Chess India Festival 2024 in Kolkata, as a heartfelt and unexpected gesture from young chess prodigy Bristy Mukherjee took center stage.

Magnus Carlsen won the rapid and blitz titles at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. He won the double in 2019 too. Meanwhile, in a heartwarming incident, an Indian chess player touched the feet of Carlsen during the trophy presentation.

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 touched the feet of chess legend Magnus Carlsen as a sign of respect,

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'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.

Magnus Carlsen, the 33-year-old Norwegian chess grandmaster is extremely popular and needs no introduction. The testament to Carlsen's popularity was well on display when he was in Kolkata recently. World No.