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Dommaraju Gukesh, popularly known as Gukesh D, is an exceptional chess talent from India. Born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he has emerged as one of the brightest young stars in the world of chess. Gukesh is renowned for his rapid rise in the global chess arena, becoming the youngest Indian player to achieve a FIDE rating of 2750 and the youngest-ever winner of the prestigious Candidates Tournament.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dommaraju Gukesh
- Date of Birth: May 29, 2006
- Age: 18 years (as of 2024)
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Height: 5’7″
- Nationality: Indian
- Education: Velammal Vidyalaya, Chennai
- Family:
- Father: Dr. Rajinikanth (ENT Surgeon)
- Mother: Dr. Padma (Microbiologist)
Career Highlights
- 2015: Won the U-9 category at the Asian School Chess Championships.
- 2018: Secured gold in the U-12 category at the World Youth Chess Championships.
- 2019: Became the second-youngest Grandmaster at 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days.
- 2021:
- Won gold on the first board at the 44th Chess Olympiad.
- Won the Gelfand Challenge in the Julius Baer Challengers Chess Tour.
- 2022: Defeated Magnus Carlsen, becoming the youngest player to beat him since Carlsen became World Champion.
- 2023: Achieved a FIDE rating of 2750+, surpassing Viswanathan Anand as India’s top-ranked player.
- 2024: Won the Candidates Tournament, becoming the youngest-ever contender for the World Chess Championship.
Major Achievements
- Gold medal at the Chess Olympiad (2022).
- Youngest player to achieve a FIDE rating of 2750 (2023).
- Winner of the Candidates Tournament (2024).
- Youngest player to defeat Magnus Carlsen (2022).
Career Statistics
| Event | Year | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Asian School Chess (U-9) | 2015 | Gold |
| World Youth Chess (U-12) | 2018 | Gold |
| Grandmaster Title | 2019 | Second-youngest ever |
| Chess Olympiad | 2022 | Gold on first board |
| Candidates Tournament | 2024 | Winner |
Net Worth & Lifestyle
- Net Worth: ₹8.26 crore (approx. $1.5 million).
- Gukesh earns through tournament winnings, brand endorsements, and sponsorships.
- Despite his young age, he maintains a grounded lifestyle, focusing on improving his game and representing India on the global stage.
Gukesh D has already achieved milestones that many seasoned players only dream of. With a bright future ahead, he is poised to continue rewriting the history of chess
