Gukesh Dommaraju, a chess prodigy made India proud by winning the 18th World Chess Championship 2024 at the age of 18. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion by defeating China's Ding Liren at the Championship held in Singapore. He became India's second world champion after Viswanathan Anand. For his prodigious achievement, he is trending on Twitter (X) and all over the social media.
Chess Prodigy Flaunts Indian Culture On Forehead
Gukesh is a confident, composed and grounded youngster who flaunts Indian culture on his forehead. And his heart blooms with reverence for Indian traditions. The chess prodigy wears vibhuti (tripundra) on his forehead. He prays before each match and after winning the title of global champion, he touched the chessboard in gratitude. Apart from playing chess, he also plays tennis. He is into meditation and enjoys swimming too.
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Gukesh Manifested His Victory
At the age of 11, in an interview, Gukesh wished to become the youngest world chess champion. And with his dedication, fighting spirit and his parents' sacrifices, he transformed his dream into reality!
Gukesh's Journey To Becoming The World's Chess Champion
Gukesh's journey towards becoming the world's youngest chess champion began during his school days when Gukesh was mere seven years of age. He joined a chess summer camp in his school. Recognising his extraordinary talent, his parents decided to enrol him in proper chess training classes. In 2013, he started learning chess with proper one hour sessions held thrice a week. Today, his name is trending celebrity news headlines.
Gukesh became the youngest chess player at the age of 17 to get the FIDE rating of 2750. At the age of 16, he became the third youngest to get 2700 rating.
At the age of 12, Gukesh won the title of Grandmaster and is the third youngest Grandmaster in the history of chess.
This latest trending news has spread like a wildfire and offered a proud moment to all Indians.
Checkmate: Medals and Tournaments Gukesh Won
- He became the youngest World Chess Champion 2024 by defeating Ding Liren by 7.5-6.5.
- He became the youngest Candidates Tournament winner 2024.
- At the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024, he won an individual gold medal and a team gold.
- At the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, he won an individual gold medal and a team bronze.
- He is a multiple gold medalist at the World Youth Championship and the Asian Youth Chess Championship (at the junior level).
- He also won a silver medal at the Asian Games.
Gukesh's Family and Childhood
Do you want to know about Gukesh parents and schooling? Gukesh was born on 29 May 2006 in Chennai into a Telugu family from Andhra Pradesh. His father Rajinikanth is an ENT surgeon and his mother Padmavathi is a microbiologist.
He went to Velammai Vidyalaya, a school at Mel Ayanambakkam in Chennai. His parents and school supported him in pursuing his dreams. His father had to quit his job from 2017 to 2018 to travel with him to participate in chess tournaments. It was a struggling period for the family, they faced financial crisis. This was the time when his parents' friends sponsored him.
Gukesh D's family belongs to Chenchuraju Kandriga village located at Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh. His grandfather lives in this village and worked in the Indian Railways. Gukesh's father moved to Chennai to pursue a medical career.
Who Sponsored Gukesh?
He was sponsored by Westbridge Capital, which supports the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy. The chess coaching centre is run by Viswanathan Anand, a five time world champion.
