Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, has made history. Can the prodigy become the youngest chess world champion?

Dr. Rajinikanth and Dr. Padma’s son, Gukesh, started playing chess at a young age and is now set to potentially become the youngest-ever chess world champion at 18 years old, competing in the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore. Gukesh’s rapid rise in the chess world was unexpected, but his talent was recognized by schools, teachers, and coaches who encouraged him to pursue the sport. Facing reigning champion Ding Liren in the final, Gukesh is in top form and has the support of fellow players like Magnus Carlsen, who believes he has a strong chance of winning the title and making history as India’s second world chess champion.

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