Gukesh Dommaraju, at just 18 years old, has made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. His victory over Ding Liren in a thrilling 14-game match in Singapore has not only brought the title back to India but also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence.
Gukesh Dommaraju: An Inspiration For all Young Indians.
Early Life and Background:
- Gukesh was born into a Telugu family in 29th May 2006 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His father, Dr. Rajinikanth, is an ENT surgeon, and his mother, Dr. Padmavathi, is a microbiologist.
- He started playing chess at the age of seven and quickly showed exceptional talent.
Career Highlights:
- 2018: Won the under-12 title at the World Youth Chess Championship and multiple gold medals at the Asian Youth Chess Championship.
- 2019: Became a Grandmaster at the age of 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days, making him the third-youngest grandmaster in history.
- 2022: Part of the Indian team that won the silver medal at the Asian Games and the team bronze and individual gold at the 44th Chess Olympiad.
- 2024: Won the Candidates Tournament and defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest World Chess Champion.
Achievements:
- He was the Youngest player to surpass a FIDE rating of 2750 at the age of 17.
- He was the Third-youngest player to surpass a FIDE rating of 2700 at the age of 16.
- Gukesh is Youngest winner of the Candidates Tournament.
- He won both team and individual gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad in 2024.
Personal Life:
- Gukesh studied at Velammal Vidyalaya School in Chennai.
- His family has been highly supportive of his chess career, with his father even putting his medical career on hold to accompany Gukesh to tournaments.
Gukesh’s journey from a young chess enthusiast to the World Chess Champion is truly inspiring. His dedication, talent, and achievements have made him a role model for aspiring chess players worldwide.