Youngest World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju’s Chess Career


By Anshika Verma13, Dec 2024 12:04 PMjagranjosh.com

Youngest world chess champion

At the age of 18 years, Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world chess champion and created his name in the history of chess.

Who is Gukesh Dommaraju?

Gukesh Dommaraju was born on 29 May 2006 into a Telugu family in Chennai to Rajnikanth and Padma Dommaraju.

Left school to focus on chess

He left his formal education after class 4th to focus on chess. He solved 70 chess puzzles at the Vijayanand Chess Academy.

Mentorship by a Chess Legend

He is mentored by five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand and under his guidance his game reached the path of greatness.

The Youngest Indian Grandmaster

At the age of 12 years, 7 months and 17 days in 2019 he became the youngest Indian grandmaster and earned the title of chess prodigy.

Viswanathan Anand’s Ranking Streak

Gukesh broke the records and ranking streaks of the chess legend Viswanathan Anand. He surpassed his records.

A Historic Win in the Candidates Tournament

In the 2024 Candidates Tournament at the age of 18, he became the youngest winner and won against Ding Liren.

Guided by a Sports Mind Guru

He was guided by the Sports Mind Guru whose experience helped him to refine his psychological resilience.

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