Gukesh Dommaraju is an Indian chess grandmaster. A chess prodigy, he became the third-youngest person in history to qualify for the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in March 2019.
Gukesh Dommaraju Biography
| Real Name | Gukesh Dommaraju |
| Nickname | Gukesh D, |
| Profession | Chess player |
| Coach/Mentor | Vishnu Prasanna |
| Date of Birth | Monday, 29 May 2006 |
| Age | 18 years (as of 2024) |
| Birth Place | Chennai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Caste | Not known |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Social Media | Instagram X(Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Velammal Vidyalaya, Mel Ayanambakkam, Chennai |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | Continues further |
Gukesh Dommaraju Age
Gukesh Dommaraju was born on 29 May 2006 in Chennai, India and as of 2024, he is 18 years old.
Gukesh Dommaraju Family
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
| Children | Unmarried |
Gukesh Dommaraju Family
| Father’s Name | Rajnikanth (ENT surgeon) |
| Mother’s Name | Padma (microbiologist) |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
| Wife/Spouse | Unmarried |
Career
| Debut | In 2013, he started learning chess at the age of seven. |
| Awards (Medals/Trophies) | Won in the U-9 category of the Asian School Chess Championships (2015) in Singapore.
Won the 31st National U-11 Open Chess Championship in Pune, Maharashtra – 2017 Won in the U-12 category at the World Cadets Chess Championship in Santiago De Compostela, Spain – 2018 Won the Gelfand Challenge in Julius Bear Challengers Chess Tour in 2021. Individual Gold Medal at the Chess Olympiad – 2022 Graprindashvili Trophy at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary – September 2024. Individual gold medal at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary – September 2024. Won the World Chess Championship By defeating the Chess Champion Ding Liren and became the youngest chess player to hold the title – December 2024. |
Gukesh Dommaraju Height & Weight
| Height (approx) | In feet & inches – 5’ 11” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 60 kg |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Measurements | Not known |
Favourite Things
| Actor(s) | Vijay Sethupathi |
| Chess Player | Bobby Fischer, Viswanathan Anand |
Gukesh Dommaraju’s Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $2.4 Million + |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | RS. 20 Crores + |
| Salary (approx) | Not Known |
| Income Source | Game Prize, social media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Gukesh Dommaraju
- Gukesh Dommaraju was born and brought up in Chennai in a Hindu family.
- His father Rajnikanth is an ENT Surgeon and his mother Padma is a Microbiologist.
- His favorite chess player is Bobby Fischer and Viswanathan Anand.
- His favorite actor is Vijay Sethupathi.
- In 2013, at the age of seven, he started learning chess.
- In March 2018, he was given the title of International Master at Cappelle-la-Grande Open.
- In 2019, at the age of 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days, he became the second-youngest grandmaster in history.
- His father gave up on his job to focus on Gukesh’s game.
- In an interview, his father said that when Gukesh started playing chess, he followed R Praggnanandhaa’s style of play.
- On 22 April 2024, he became the youngest-ever chess championship contender after his game with Hikaru Nakamura ended in a draw.
- Gukesh studied at the Velammal Vidyalaya School, in Mel Ahanambakkam, Chennai.
- His family hails from Chenchuraju Kandriga near Satyavedu in the erstwhile Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
- His extraordinary talent was recognized institutionally early on, and he became one of the many beneficiaries of the robust Indian chess ecosystem.
- At the age of 16, he gained popularity by becoming the youngest player ever to defeat the world champion Magnus Carlsen at the Aimchess Rapid Tournament.
FAQ:
How old is Gukesh Dommaraju?
18 years (as of 2024)
What is Gukesh Dommaraju’s father’s name?
Rajnikanth (ENT Surgeon)
What is Gukesh Dommaraju mother’s name?
Padma (microbiologist)
What is Gukesh Dommaraju’s height?
Approx – 5’ 11”