GM - India
Gukesh Dommaraju
Universal and calculating - deep preparation, fighting spirit
#8
World Rank
2,794
Peak ELO
2,759
Current ELO
610
Videos
About Gukesh Dommaraju
Dommaraju Gukesh became the Classical World Chess Champion in 2024 at age 18, defeating Ding Liren in Singapore.
Career highlights
- World Chess Champion 2024
- Youngest ever classical World Champion (age 18)
- Candidates Tournament winner 2024
- Grandmaster at age 12
Opening repertoire
Signature game
Ding Liren vs Gukesh Dommaraju - World Championship 2024, Game 14, Singapore - 0-1
The title decider. In an endgame heading for a draw, Ding blunders with 55.Rf2?, and Gukesh converts the pawn ending to become the youngest undisputed World Champion.
Gukesh Dommaraju videos (610 total)
Calm Through the Storm || Alexander Donchenko vs Gukesh…
Sep 29, 2026
The Dancing Knights Rise Again! || Gleb Dudin vs…
Sep 27, 2026
850-Point Rating Difference! || Gukesh vs Faris Alriyami ||…
Sep 17, 2026
Is It Possible? || Pranesh vs Gukesh || Chennai…
Jul 21, 2026
Navigating the Minefield || Gukesh vs Arjun Erigaisi ||…
Jul 20, 2026
The Art of the Final Blow || MVL vs…
Jul 1, 2026
Which costumes would Magnus, Hikaru, Fabiano, and Gukesh wear…
Nov 30, 2025
Gukesh’s REVENGE Against Nakamura?
Nov 12, 2025
FANS are so Happy to Meet WORLD CHAMPION Gukesh
Nov 9, 2025
Gukesh exits the 2025 World Cup 🤯
Nov 9, 2025
Time For A Proper Introduction! || Gukesh Dommaraju vs…
Nov 8, 2025
Gukesh is a STUDENT OF THE GAME 👀
Nov 5, 2025