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Chess · Tamil Nadu

D. Gukesh

Youngest undisputed World Chess Champion (2024) at age 18.

Profile details

Born
29 May 2006
Birthplace
Chennai
State listed
Tamil Nadu
Plays
Right-handed
Career
2021–present
Sport
Chess
Discipline
Mind
Category
Men
Status
Active
Last reviewed
15 Sep 2026

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Honours & Awards

  • ▸World Chess Champion 2024
  • ▸Candidates Winner 2024
  • ▸Chess Olympiad Gold 2024
  • ▸Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

Competition Appearances

4 recorded appearances, most significant first.

  • ·Candidates Tournament 2024
  • ·World Chess Championship 2024
  • ·44th Chess Olympiad
  • ·45th Chess Olympiad

Career Timeline

  1. 2024World Chess Champion 2024
  2. 2024Candidates Winner 2024
  3. 2024Chess Olympiad Gold 2024
  4. 2024Competed at Candidates Tournament 2024
  5. 2024Competed at World Chess Championship 2024

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Youngest undisputed World Chess Champion (2024) at age 18.

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