D Gukesh, the newly crowned chess world champion, has captured not only the hearts of chess enthusiasts but also the wallets of taxpayers—unwittingly funding his journey from pocket pawn to bank account king. The 18-year-old, richer by Rs 11.45 crore in prize money, insists he plays chess not for the riches but for the “unbridled joy” it brings. Joy, apparently, that comes at the expense of public funds and a national........

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