Preface
In late 2024 Gukesh Dommaraju burst upon the international scene becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion. While well known in chess circles, this win made him a household name in India, and brought him into the limelight. Not too much is known about him and this book aims to fill that void to a certain extent. Even now, the absolute detailing needed will take years to emerge, possibly with an official biography or autobiography. But he has been a promising Indian chess star exhibiting clear signs of extraordinary talent, perseverance and stamina. His dedication, calmness and modesty are lessons for all. While we read about his achievements, we also look at the areas he needs to improve. He remains unperturbed, learns from mistakes and never shies at further challenges. Gukesh knows how to rise to the top with hard work and unwavering focus. But more importantly, the eighteen-year-old has already mastered the art of not being swayed by momentous success and all the overblown criticism that success strings along with it. To top it all, he always remembers, 'My mother urges me to be a good human being above anything else.' This well-researched saga of success talks about Gukesh's childhood, friends and family and outlines the build-up to the World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore, where he emerged as the youngest ever world champion. The inspirational narrative highlights his mentors - his parents, coaches, teachers, peers, and other well-wishers whose ineffable significance in his journey so far can never be overstated. The latest addition to Hachette's 'Quick and Concise Biographies' series, Gukesh Dommaraju also throws light on the journey of the Indian-origin cerebral pastime, called chess, across the world through a weft of modification and customization. The book introduces the early masters and legendary grandmasters who are the much needed context and legacy that resulted in Gukesh's win. For the uninitiated it also explains the ranking systems, basic and special chess rules, and iconic moves. Thus, with practical guidance on how to become a grandmaster, benefits of playing chess and so on, this simple and accessible biography doubles as a chess primer too. This inviting gateway to the world of chess is loaded with statistics, memorable quotes and amazing facts; and on the whole will introduce the reader to a fascinating game and its world and now its newest star.
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