Gukesh Dommaraju, an Indian prodigy in chess, is better known as Gukesh D. With an unruffled demeanour at the chessboard and astute strategic prowess, Gukesh has established himself as one of the most thrilling athletes in international chess, an emerging opportunity. Gukesh’s father is an ear, nose, and throat doctor, while his mother is a microbiologist, both of whom have steered him in his enthusiasm from the very beginning. At the age of seven, he started playing chess, and before long, it became apparent that he possessed something special.
| Nickname | Gukesh D |
| Date of Birth | May 29, 2006 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Chess Grandmaster |
| FIDE Title | Grandmaster (2019) |
| Current FIDE Rating | 2750+ (as of 2025) |
| Father’s Name | Dr. Rajinikanth Dommaraju |
Gukesh became a chess wonder at twelve. In January 2019, he had the title of Grandmaster at the age of twelve years, seven months and seventeen days, thus making him the second-youngest Grandmaster by then in history. In fact, it almost became his record, just a few days missing securing the first place; however, this achievement stirred up the community of chess, and numerous followers started keeping track of his career, with increasing fervour.
While many contemporaries enjoy brilliance through glitzy tactics, Gukesh converges robust fundamentals into a daring attitude and takes on world-class rivals with aplomb. With his spectacular performances almost yearly, Gukesh has represented India in so many contests at the highest level, like the Olympiads and elite invitational tournaments.
He has beaten grandmasters, the best of his generation and proved he merits being in this category. He is also regarded by many as a rival for the title of World Chess Champion, not only because of his ratings or results but also because of how he has shown calmness and determination under pressure.
