It all started as an extra-curricular activity in school, which later became a life-long passion for D Gukesh and led to him becoming one of the best chess exponents in the world.

D Gukesh, who played a significant role in India's win at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, was introduced to game at a tender age. Chess came as an extracurricular activity in his life but later became a passion,

D Gukesh leads India to its first-ever Chess Olympiad gold in Budapest, marking a historic moment for Indian chess. Childhood coach V Bhaskar and Ramesh Babu, father of Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali, celebrate the triumph and Indias rising prominence in the global chess arena.