Chess prodigy

The Rise of Dommaraju Gukesh

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 grasp of the game were evident, setting him apart from his peers. Under the guidance of experienced coaches like GM Vishnu Prasanna, Gukesh’s chess career flourished. By the time he was nine, he had already made a name for himself in the national and international circuits.…
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