For D Gukesh’s dad it seemed to be the biggest day of his life. As Gukesh clinched the World Chess Champion spot on Thursday, a video of his dad walking restlessly in the corridor has grabbed everyone’s attention.
In the video, D Gukesh’s father Rajnikanth , an ENT surgeon, is waiting eagerly for the result. “Gukesh’s dad when he found out his son clinched the World Championship: pure disbelief, followed by unstoppable pride,” Government of India has shared the video on its Instagram account.
Netizens have expressed their happiness for Gukesh and his family. “This part of life, this little part, is called happiness,” writes one user. “The biggest moment for his father.. Every father wants to enjoy those dreams,” writes another. “These kind of moments must be watched together by a family! Pure wholesome moments of joy, love, achievement,” writes a third user.
In the video, we see the father son duo hugging each other, leaving netizens moist eyed. “I don’t know why I am crying after seeing this,” writes one user.
Gukesh earned the chess championship at the age of 18. With this he became the youngest one in the world to have achieved this rare feat. Born as Gukesh Dommaraju on May 29, 2006, he earned his grandmaster title at the age of 12. He studied at Velammal Vidyalaya school, Mel Ayanambakkam, Chennai.
On December 12, Gukesh defeated Ding Liren to become the World Chess Champion.
Known for his sharp tactical skills and fearless play, Gukesh has defeated many top-ranked players and won prestigious tournaments. His rapid rise symbolizes the growing prominence of Indian chess on the world stage. Gukesh continues to inspire young players, showcasing exceptional talent and determination in the sport.