Gukesh Dommaraju is indeed a chess prodigy. Here are some interesting facts about him:-
*Youngest World Chess Champion*: At just 18 years old,
Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion in history by defeating Ding Liren of China in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore ¹.-
*Grandmaster at 12*: Gukesh became a grandmaster at the age of 12, making him one of the youngest in history to achieve this title. He’s also the third-youngest to reach a FIDE rating of 2,700 and the youngest to achieve a rating of 2,750
*Early Beginnings*: Born in Chennai, India, Gukesh started learning chess at the age of seven at Velammal School. He dropped out of school after completing Standard 4 to focus on chess ¹.- *Rigorous Training*: Gukesh’s early training included solving 70 chess puzzles daily and working with coaches like Bhaskar V, Vijayanand, and Vishnu Prasanna ¹.-
*Youngest Candidate*: Gukesh won the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament at the age of 17, becoming the youngest player ever to win this prestigious event and qualify for the World Chess Championship
¹.- *Breaking Records*: His victory in the World Chess Championship broke Garry Kasparov’s record, and he became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in history .
