Gukesh, Chennai, became one of the youngest Grandmaster at the age of 12.
Gukesh, Chennai, became one of the youngest Grandmaster at the age of 12.
He is ranked among the top 20 players in the world & mentored by Anand since his early days.
He is ranked among the top 20 players in the world & mentored by Anand since his early days.
His father, Dr. Rajinikanth, is an ear, nose and throat surgeon, and his mother, Dr. Padma, is a microbiologist. He learned to play chess at the age of seven.
His father, Dr. Rajinikanth, is an ear, nose and throat surgeon, and his mother, Dr. Padma, is a microbiologist. He learned to play chess at the age of seven.
He is also a classical music enthusiast. He enjoys listening to Carnatic music, a classical music tradition from South India
He is also a classical music enthusiast. He enjoys listening to Carnatic music, a classical music tradition from South India