Gukesh D Surpasses Legendary Viswanathan Anand to Become India’s Highest-Rated Chess Player!
In a historic moment for Indian chess, Gukesh D has emerged as the country’s highest-rated chess player, surpassing the legendary Viswanathan Anand. With an impressive global ranking of #9, Gukesh has captured the attention of the chess world with his brilliance, finesse, and unwavering determination. Gukesh’s meteoric rise in the chess world has been nothing short of remarkable. Born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, India, he showed a keen interest in the game from an early age. Under the tutelage of his coaches and with relentless practice, Gukesh’s talent blossomed, setting the stage for an awe-inspiring journey. The young chess prodigy has been a consistent performer, earning several accolades and accomplishments throughout his career. At the age of just 12 years and 7 months, he earned the title of International Master (IM) in 2019. Soon after, at 15 years and 1 month, he achieved the prestigious Grandmaster (GM) title, becoming one of the youngest GMs in chess history. This rem...