Chess prodigy D Gukesh, who just turned 18, celebrated his birthday on May 29, coinciding with his victory in the 2024 FIDE Candidates tournament. Gukesh is the youngest World Championship Challenger and has garnered attention for his impressive achievements in the chess world.
The 18-year-old Indian went after the world No. 1's edgy opening choice and decision to not castle, to take the lead in Norway #Chess standings after Round 3 https://t.co/zMqDpioAIi #Praaggnanandhaa
May 29 ๐! Not only is it Gukesh's birthday, but Pragg shares: "Eight years back, I became an international master on this day." #NorwayChess https://t.co/Q58ixRK1Qj
Whose hand is it? 1. Started to play chess at 7. 2. Admires to read autobiographs. 3. His name means Conqueror of the Universe. 4. The 3rd youngest to play in a Candidates. 5. Peak: 2763 Elo 6. The youngest WCC challenger. 7. His birthday is today!๐ ๐ทM.Walusza #ChessConnectsUs https://t.co/MPOoUQ4kWH
Time for celebration around the world - it's BOTH 2024 #FIDECandidates winners' birthday today! ๐๐ฅณ Happy birthday to superstars Gukesh ๐ฎ๐ณ and Tan Zhongyi ๐จ๐ณ! https://t.co/LbEi9r7j1T
Gukesh turned 18 today. Gukesh. Turned. 18. Today.
World Championship Challenger @DGukesh turns 18 years old! Check out his achievements in last 1.5 years and also his conversation with Sagar Shah. We also have Vishy Anand's viewpoint on the youngster and his growth! https://t.co/9Gpuoqp4Kp https://t.co/0brWalOns4
Today is the birthday of the World Championship and Women's World Championship Challenger - D Gukesh and Tan Zhongyi! https://t.co/HzUrafOx2i
Whatโs the secret to winning the #FIDECandidates 2024? Having your birthday on May 29! ๐ Happy Birthday to ๐ฎ๐ณ Gukesh D & ๐จ๐ณ Tan Zhongyi, winners of the 2024 FIDE Candidates & Womenโs Candidates tournaments! ๐๐ ๐ท Michal Walusza ๐งต https://t.co/WQZiTuFObP
The World Championship Challenger is now 18 years old! #HBDGukesh https://t.co/dXluMmLku6