This school dropout became the world chess champion at the age of 18, an inspiring story
Born into a family of professionals, Gukesh started playing chess at the age of 7. His immense talent became evident early on, but his path to greatness was far from easy
He left full-time school after Class 4 to dedicate himself entirely to chess, with no sponsors initially to support his dreams
Gukesh’s father, an ENT surgeon, took the bold step of quitting his profession to focus on his son’s training
His mother, a microbiologist, provided unwavering support, ensuring Gukesh had everything he needed to pursue his passion
In 2024, Gukesh led India to its first-ever Chess Olympiad gold medal, scoring a remarkable 9 points out of 10 games
At just 18, he became the youngest winner of the prestigious Candidates Tournament. He achieved the ultimate accolade becoming the World Chess Champion
Now he is the second World Chess Champion after Viswanathan Anand. He earned Rs 11.5 crore for his World Chess Championship win, Along with Rs 5 crore from tamil nadu
And this amount is many times less than the amount received by Rishav Pant in the IPL auction. Let us tell you that in the IPL auction, Rishav Pant was bought by LSG team for Rs 27 crore
Gukesh is only the second Indian to claim the title, following in the footsteps of his idol, Viswanathan Anand. His journey is a testament to dreaming big, embracing challenges, and working tirelessly toward success
Gukesh’s story inspires millions, proving that with dedication and the right support, no dream is too big to achieve