BREAKING Gukesh D: The Rising Star of Indian Chess!

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Second-Youngest Grandmaster

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Gukesh broke Anand’s long-standing record as the youngest Indian player to achieve the title of Grandmaster.

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World No. 1 in U-16 Chess

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Fascination with Mathematics

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Gukesh’s coach, Grandmaster Grzegorz Gajewski, hails from Poland and credits Gukesh’s objectivity as his most unique trait.

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Youngest Indian to Beat a Top 10 Player

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Avid Music Lover

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First Indian to Cross 2750 Elo Before 18

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BREAKING Gukesh D: The Rising Star of Indian Chess!

Second-Youngest Grandmaster

Gukesh broke Anand’s long-standing record as the youngest Indian player to achieve the title of Grandmaster.

Breaking Viswanathan Anand’s Record

World No. 1 in U-16 Chess

Fascination with Mathematics

Gukesh’s coach, Grandmaster Grzegorz Gajewski, hails from Poland and credits Gukesh’s objectivity as his most unique trait.

Trained by a Polish Chess Maestro

Youngest Indian to Beat a Top 10 Player

Gukesh defeated Fabiano Caruana, a world top 10 player, in an intense game that showcased his tactical brilliance.

Avid Music Lover

Gukesh often listens to classical music to relax and focus before critical matches.

First Indian to Cross 2750 Elo Before 18

He became the youngest Indian player to cross the 2750 Elo rating threshold before turning 18, a milestone only a handful of players achieve.

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