The D. Gukesh Story - Checkmate at 18

Early Life and Introduction to Chess

Dommaraju Gukesh was born on 29 May 2006 in Chennai, India. His father Rajinikanth, an ENT surgeon and mother Padmavathi is a microbiologist.

At an age when most teenagers are worried about college applications, relationships and obviously the social media, D. Gukesh was busy making history. On December 2024, at just the age of 18years, Gukesh become the youngest undisputed World Chess champion, leaving the chess world in awe.

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Gukesh’s fascination with chess began when he was just seven years old. Gukesh’s parents recognized his exceptional memory, passion, talent and problem solving skills from an early age. His father taught him the basics of the chess, and they both spend hours in playing and analysing the game. This show that how much parents support have an impressive way on their child.

If we have the support of our parents, then we can achieve anything. But in this genZ generation, everyone wants to live apart from their family due to work and the individual productivity but this is good for some and bad for others. According to my perspective, staying away from family and working decrease individual productivity, which reduce job satisfactions due to seprations.

We have the inspirational biopics of Mary kom, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and one and only D. Gukesh which not only teaches us about sacrifice and dedications they made in their life, but also the importance of family support.

Gukesh’s talent for chess become apparent when he won his first tournament, the Chennai district under-7 championship, in 2012. This victory marked the beginning of Gukesh’s successful chess carrer.

In 2013, Gukesh won the Tamil Nadu State Under-7 Championship, and in 2014, he become the Under-8 Champion. These early success earned Gukesh recognition and encouragement from his parents, coaches and chess community.

National and International Breakthrough (2015-2018)

Gukesh’s breakthrough year was 2015, when he won the Asian School Chess Championships in the Under-9 Category. This victory marked Gukesh’s entry into the International Chess scene.

In 2016, Gukesh become the Indian Under-10 Champion, and in 2017, he won the Asian Youth Chess Championships in the Under-12 Category. Gukesh impressive performance earned his the title of International master in March 2017.

Grandmaster Success and Continued Success (2019-2022)

In 2019, in the age of 12 years, Gukesh became the second youngest Grandmaster in chess master, behind Sergey Karjakin. This achievement cemented Gukesh’s position as one of the World’s top young chess players.

Gukesh continued to excel in International tournament, winning the Julius Baer Challengers Chess Tour, Gelfand Challenge, in 2021. He also won the individual Gold Medal on the first board in the 44^th Chess Olympiad in 2022.

Becoming the World’s Youngest Chess Champion (2023-2024)

In August 2023, Gukesh become the youngest player to reach a FIDE rating of 2750. This achievement marked a significant milestone in Gukesh’s journey to become the world’s youngest chess champion.

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In December 2024, Gukesh defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion at just 18 years and 195 days old. This historic victory marked the culmination of Gukesh’s hardwork, dedication, and passion for the Chess.

The Final Showdown

The final Showdown took place in December 2024, when Gukesh faced off against Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship match. The tournament was a nail-biting affair, with both players displaying incredible skills and strategy. In the end, Gukesh emerged victorious, becoming the Youngest undisputed World Chess Championship in history.

Legacy and Future Plans

Gukesh’s historic victory marks a new era in chess, one that is characterized by young, talented players who are pushing the boundaries of the game. As the chess world looks to the future, one thing is clear: D. Gukesh is here to stay, and his name will be etched in the annals of the chess for generations to come.

Personal Life and Interests

Despite his intense focus on chess, Gukesh is a well-rounded individual with interests beyond the game. He enjoys reading, listening to the music and watching movies. Gukesh is also passionate about promoting chess in India and inspiring young players to take up the game.

Inspiration and Role Model

Gukesh’s inspiration and role models include chess legends like Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov. He also draw inspiration from his family, particularly his parents, who have supported him throughout the chess journey.

Final Thoughts

D. Gukesh’s story is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication and passion. From a young age, Gukesh has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to chess and his historic victory in the world chess championship is a culmination of his efforts. As Gukesh continues to inspire and influence the chess world, his legacy will undoubtedly endure for the generations to come.

Written by - Charu Arora

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