D GUKESH

Jan. 19, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated India's youngest ever Grandmaster D Gukesh.

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D Gukesh reached the landmark at the age of 12 years, seven months and 17 days.
On the all-time list of youngest GMs, Gukesh now holds the second place.
He is India’s 59^th GM is also the youngest in the country after breaking the record of state-mate R. Praggnanandhaa set in June last year.
He captured the title at the Delhi International chess Grandmaster Open held recently.

Source : All India Radio

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