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,

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.

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).