Sep 30, 2024
Young Prodigy:
Gukesh Dommaraju, born on May 29, 2006, is an Indian chess grandmaster
Youngest Achievements:
He is the third-youngest grandmaster in history and the youngest to reach a chess rating of 2750
Candidates Tournament:
Gukesh became the youngest-ever winner of the FIDE Candidates Tournament in 2024, making him the youngest contender for the World Chess Championship
Early Start:
He learned to play chess at the age of 7 and quickly showed immense talent
First Major Win:
His first significant victory was at the 2015 Asian School Chess Championships, where he won the under-9 section
Grandmaster Title:
Gukesh earned his Grandmaster title at the age of 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days, narrowly missing the record for the youngest grandmaster by just 17 days
Calm and Composed:
Known for his calm and composed demeanor, Gukesh’s ability to stay level-headed in high-pressure situations is one of his greatest strengths
Inspiration:
Despite missing out on becoming the youngest grandmaster, he drew inspiration from Magnus Carlsen, who also wasn’t the youngest