Gukesh
Indiachess playerMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Gukesh is a prominent young chess player from India who garnered attention for his remarkable achievements, including winning a car from his school after his success at the World Championship, highlighting the supportive chess ecosystem in Tamil Nadu.
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Gukesh added a smooth win of his own with the London System against Ortik Nigmatov.
Chess Olympiad: Chess Olympiad 2026: Can India retain their gold medals on final day in Samarkand? | Chess NewsThe Times of India·India· 2026-09-27
India· 2026-09-27
Gukesh is a chess player whom Aaryan aspires to defeat in the future.
India gets its 92nd GM: No coach, single father’s grind, and a dream to beat Gukesh — the making of Aaryan Varshney | Chess NewsThe Times of India·India· 2026-01-16
India· 2026-01-16
Gukesh is ranked 26th with 2701 points, attributed to his recent struggles in freestyle chess tournaments.
Chess: 'My wife is way more attracted to me now' — Magnus Carlsen after record rating in freestyle | Chess NewsThe Times of India·India· 2025-06-20
India· 2025-06-20
Gukesh's victory in the World Championship led to him being gifted a car by his school.
Rs 50,000 a month and countless sacrifices: How India's chess future shapes up in Chennai hut | Chess NewsThe Times of India·India· 2025-05-17
India· 2025-05-17
