Gukesh D
Biography
Dommaraju Gukesh, also known as Gukesh D, is an Indian chess player who was born on May 29, 2006 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Rajnikanth, his father, is an otolaryngologist, and Padma, his mother, is a microbiologist. He began playing chess when he was seven years old. Velammal Vidyalaya in Mel Ayanambakkam, Chennai, is where he studies. He is the third-youngest Grandmaster in history, having received the title from FIDE in March of this year.
Age
Gukesh was born on May 9, 2006 which makes him 15 years old right now and he will be 16 this year.
Chess career
Grand Master Dommaraju Gukesh is a chess prodigy. He is well known for becoming the world’s second-youngest grandmaster. Gukesh acquired the GM title at the age of 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days in January 2019, just missing GM Sergey Karjakin’s record by 17 days. Gukesh is one of India’s most promising chess players, with the potential to become a top player.
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It was great fun 😂
Looking forward to more fun ideas and experiences in future sunways events
Thanks for the experience and the wonderful organised Formentera event! https://t.co/DnKVN2kq3l
— Gukesh D (@DGukesh) May 8, 2022
Family
His mother work as a microbiologist & his father is an ear, nose & throat surgeon.
News
Gukesh D, the Indian Grandmaster, has done it again. On Sunday, he won the Sunway Formentera Open 2022 chess tournament. It’s worth mentioning that Grand Master Gukesh has been outstanding, winning his third straight title. He also won the Menorca Open, including the most recent La Roda tournament. This is his third championship in a row.
