{"id":31,"date":"2026-04-18T02:09:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T02:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/?p=31"},"modified":"2026-04-18T02:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T02:09:04","slug":"gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/","title":{"rendered":"Gukesh Dommaraju: Age, Elo, Net Worth, IQ &amp; Religion \u2013 Youngest World Chess Champion (19)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At just 19 years old, Gukesh Dommaraju has already etched his name into chess history as the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion. Born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, this Indian grandmaster defeated China\u2019s Ding Liren in December 2024 to claim the title at 18 years and 6 months\u2014shattering Garry Kasparov\u2019s long-standing record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gukesh\u2019s meteoric rise from a chess-loving child to global superstar has sparked worldwide curiosity. Fans and analysts often search for details on his background, skills, and personal life. In this blog post, we break down everything you need to know about <strong>Gukesh Dommaraju\u2019s caste, rating, head-to-head record vs. Magnus Carlsen, net worth, IQ, religion, age, and Elo rating<\/strong>\u2014all based on the latest verified sources as of April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Early_Life_Age_and_Family_Background\" >Early Life, Age, and Family Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Religion_and_Personal_Values\" >Religion and Personal Values<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Current_Elo_Rating_and_Chess_Achievements\" >Current Elo Rating and Chess Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Gukesh_Dommaraju_vs_Magnus_Carlsen_The_Rivalry\" >Gukesh Dommaraju vs. Magnus Carlsen: The Rivalry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Net_Worth_From_Prodigy_to_Brand_Icon\" >Net Worth: From Prodigy to Brand Icon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#IQ_The_Genius_Behind_the_Board\" >IQ: The Genius Behind the Board<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Why_Gukesh_Inspires_a_Generation\" >Why Gukesh Inspires a Generation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Gukesh_Dommaraju_%E2%80%93_FAQ\" >Gukesh Dommaraju \u2013 FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Q_How_old_is_Gukesh_Dommaraju\" >Q: How old is Gukesh Dommaraju?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Q_What_is_Gukesh_Dommarajus_full_name_and_occupation\" >Q: What is Gukesh Dommaraju\u2019s full name and occupation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Q_What_is_Gukeshs_caste\" >Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s caste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Q_What_is_Gukeshs_religion\" >Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s religion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Q_What_is_Gukesh_Dommarajus_current_FIDE_Elo_rating\" >Q: What is Gukesh Dommaraju\u2019s current FIDE Elo rating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Q_What_is_Gukeshs_net_worth\" >Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s net worth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Q_What_is_Gukeshs_height_and_weight\" >Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s height and weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Q_What_is_Gukeshs_Instagram_handle\" >Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s Instagram handle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/#Q_Where_can_I_check_his_Chesscom_profile\" >Q: Where can I check his Chess.com profile?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Gukesh_Dommaraju\"><\/span>Who is Gukesh Dommaraju<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-The-Youngest-World-Chess-Champion-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-The-Youngest-World-Chess-Champion-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-The-Youngest-World-Chess-Champion-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-The-Youngest-World-Chess-Champion-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-The-Youngest-World-Chess-Champion.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-vs-Magnus-Carlsen-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-vs-Magnus-Carlsen-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-vs-Magnus-Carlsen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-vs-Magnus-Carlsen-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-vs-Magnus-Carlsen-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-vs-Magnus-Carlsen.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-on-board-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-on-board-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-on-board-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-on-board-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gukesh-Dommaraju-on-board.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1fbf41\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Attribute<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Gukesh Dommaraju (prefers to be called <strong>Gukesh<\/strong>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Occupation<\/strong><\/td><td>Chess Grandmaster Reigning <strong>Undisputed World Chess Champion<\/strong> (2024\u2013present)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td>19 (born 29 May 2006; turns 20 on 29 May 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Family Status<\/strong><\/td><td>Unmarried Parents: Dr. Rajinikanth (ENT surgeon, now full-time chess supporter) &amp; Dr. Padmakumari (microbiologist) No siblings publicly mentioned<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height \/ Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>5&#8217;7&#8243; (170 cm) \/ 58 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gukesh.official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@gukesh.official<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chess \u2013 FIDE<\/strong><\/td><td>FIDE ID: 46616543 Current Rating: <strong>2732<\/strong> (April 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chess \u2013 Chess.com<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chess.com\/member\/gukeshdommaraju\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@gukeshdommaraju<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Life_Age_and_Family_Background\"><\/span>Early Life, Age, and Family Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gukesh is currently <strong>19 years old<\/strong> (he turns 20 on May 29, 2026). He was born and raised in Chennai to a Telugu family originally from the village of Chenchuraju Kandriga near Satyavedu in Andhra Pradesh\u2019s Tirupati district. His father, Rajinikanth, is an ENT surgeon, and his mother, Padmakumari, is a microbiologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His surname <strong>Dommaraju<\/strong> is a Telugu family name associated with the <strong>Kshatriya (Rajulu or Raju) caste<\/strong> from Andhra Pradesh. It reflects warrior or ruling-class heritage in traditional Telugu society\u2014not Brahmin, as sometimes speculated in online debates. Gukesh\u2019s family moved to Chennai for professional reasons, and he grew up immersed in Tamil Nadu\u2019s chess ecosystem while retaining strong Telugu roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Religion_and_Personal_Values\"><\/span>Religion and Personal Values<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gukesh is <strong>Hindu<\/strong> and remains deeply rooted in Hindu Dharma. Before matches, he is often seen meditating with closed eyes and applying <em>vibhuti<\/em> (sacred ash) on his forehead\u2014a traditional Hindu practice. After victories, he has been observed touching the chessboard and his eyes in a gesture of gratitude, reflecting his cultural upbringing and respect for opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His grounded, respectful demeanor has won him admirers beyond the chessboard, showing that elite performance and traditional values can coexist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Elo_Rating_and_Chess_Achievements\"><\/span>Current Elo Rating and Chess Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gukesh\u2019s <strong>FIDE Elo rating<\/strong> as of April 2026 stands at <strong>2732<\/strong>, placing him 15th in the world (and still India\u2019s top player).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He reached a peak rating of <strong>2794<\/strong> in October 2024 and a peak world ranking of No. 3 in March 2025. He became a Grandmaster at 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days\u2014the third-youngest ever\u2014and the youngest player to break the 2750 barrier (at age 17). He is also the youngest to surpass 2700 Elo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These numbers underscore his status as one of the greatest prodigies in chess history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gukesh_Dommaraju_vs_Magnus_Carlsen_The_Rivalry\"><\/span>Gukesh Dommaraju vs. Magnus Carlsen: The Rivalry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The clash between the young champion and the legendary former World No. 1 has been one of modern chess\u2019s most exciting storylines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classical games<\/strong>: Carlsen initially held the edge, but Gukesh scored his <strong>first-ever classical victory<\/strong> over Magnus at Norway Chess 2025 (Round 6), turning a losing position into a stunning win.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall head-to-head (including rapid and exhibition): Carlsen still leads, but Gukesh has closed the gap with wins in faster formats and that pivotal classical breakthrough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Their encounters highlight a passing of the torch: Carlsen, the established genius, versus Gukesh, the fearless newcomer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Net_Worth_From_Prodigy_to_Brand_Icon\"><\/span>Net Worth: From Prodigy to Brand Icon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gukesh\u2019s success has translated into significant financial rewards. As of 2025, his <strong>net worth is estimated at over \u20b921 crore (approximately $2.5 million)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key contributors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World Championship prize money: Around $1.58 million (\u20b913+ crore).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endorsements, sponsorships, and government rewards (including from Tamil Nadu and the central government).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tournament winnings and appearance fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>His wealth continues to grow through brand deals, making him one of India\u2019s highest-earning young athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IQ_The_Genius_Behind_the_Board\"><\/span>IQ: The Genius Behind the Board<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no publicly disclosed official IQ score<\/strong> for Gukesh. Like most top chess grandmasters, his exact IQ remains private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, experts estimate elite players like him fall in the <strong>140\u2013160 range<\/strong> (or higher), based on the extraordinary cognitive demands of becoming World Champion at 18. Chess at this level requires exceptional pattern recognition, memory, strategic thinking, and mental stamina\u2014traits strongly correlated with high intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gukesh\u2019s achievements speak louder than any test score ever could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Gukesh_Inspires_a_Generation\"><\/span>Why Gukesh Inspires a Generation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From a quiet Chennai home to the pinnacle of world chess, Gukesh Dommaraju embodies discipline, humility, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Whether you\u2019re curious about his <strong>Kshatriya Telugu roots<\/strong>, Hindu faith, sky-high Elo rating, growing fortune, or thrilling battles against legends like Magnus Carlsen, one thing is clear: this 19-year-old is just getting started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As India\u2019s chess boom continues, Gukesh stands as proof that talent, hard work, and cultural grounding can conquer the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s next for the youngest World Champion?<\/strong> Keep an eye on the 2026 FIDE World Championship cycle\u2014he\u2019s already rewriting the record books. \u265f\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/javokhir-sindarov-age-height-chess-biography\/\">Javokhir Sindarov Age, Height, Instagram, Chess rating, Biography<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gukesh_Dommaraju_%E2%80%93_FAQ\"><\/span><strong>Gukesh Dommaraju \u2013 FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776444016976\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_old_is_Gukesh_Dommaraju\"><\/span><strong>Q: How old is Gukesh Dommaraju?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A: He is <strong>19 years old<\/strong> (born 29 May 2006). He turns 20 on 29 May 2026.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776444040844\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Gukesh_Dommarajus_full_name_and_occupation\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Gukesh Dommaraju\u2019s full name and occupation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A: Full name is <strong>Gukesh Dommaraju<\/strong> (he prefers to be called <strong>Gukesh<\/strong>). Occupation: Chess Grandmaster and <strong>reigning Undisputed World Chess Champion<\/strong> (2024\u2013present).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776444064722\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Gukeshs_caste\"><\/span><br><strong>Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s caste?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A: He belongs to the <strong>Kshatriya (Rajulu \/ Raju) caste<\/strong> from a Telugu family originally from Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776444075989\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Gukeshs_religion\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s religion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A: <strong>Hindu<\/strong>. He is often seen meditating and applying <em>vibhuti<\/em> (sacred ash) before matches.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776444091681\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Gukesh_Dommarajus_current_FIDE_Elo_rating\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Gukesh Dommaraju\u2019s current FIDE Elo rating?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A: <strong>2732<\/strong> (as per the official FIDE April 2026 rating list). He is currently ranked <strong>#15 in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776444114267\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Gukeshs_net_worth\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s net worth?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A: Estimated at <strong>\u20b921+ crore<\/strong> (approximately <strong>$2.5 million<\/strong>) as of 2025. This includes World Championship prize money, endorsements, sponsorships, and government rewards. No major new updates reported in early 2026.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776444135752\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Gukeshs_height_and_weight\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s height and weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A: <strong>5&#8217;7&#8243; (170 cm) \/ 58 kg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776444159922\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Gukeshs_Instagram_handle\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Gukesh\u2019s Instagram handle?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gukesh.official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@gukesh.official<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776444175169\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_can_I_check_his_Chesscom_profile\"><\/span><strong>Q: Where can I check his Chess.com profile?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chess.com\/member\/gukeshdommaraju\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@gukeshdommaraju<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At just 19 years old, Gukesh Dommaraju has already etched his name into chess history as the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion. Born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, this Indian grandmaster defeated China\u2019s Ding Liren in December 2024 to claim the title at 18 years and 6 months\u2014shattering Garry Kasparov\u2019s long-standing record. &#8230; <a title=\"Gukesh Dommaraju: Age, Elo, Net Worth, IQ &amp; Religion \u2013 Youngest World Chess Champion (19)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/gukesh-dommaraju-age-elo-net-worth-iq\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Gukesh Dommaraju: Age, Elo, Net Worth, IQ &amp; Religion \u2013 Youngest World Chess Champion (19)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":63,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[9],"class_list":["post-31","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chess","tag-the-youngest-world-chess-champion"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31\/revisions\/65"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}