The Rise of Dommaraju Gukesh
The Early Days of a Prodigy
Born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Gukesh showed an affinity for chess at an early age. Encouraged by his parents, Dr. Rajinikanth (an ENT surgeon) and Padma Kumari (a microbiologist), he began learning the game at the age of seven. His innate talent and sharp...