Gukesh Dommaraju

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1. When was Gukesh Dommaraju born?May 29, 2006
2. Where was Gukesh Dommaraju born?Chennai, India
3. What is Gukesh Dommaraju known for?Youngest undisputed World Chess Champion
4. What is the youngest grandmaster?Achieved Grandmaster title at 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days
5. What is the youngest to exceed FIDE 2750?Achieved at 17 years old
6. Who is Gukesh Dommaraju?Gukesh Dommaraju is an Indian chess prodigy from Chennai, born on May 29, 2006, who became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion.

FIDE Rating: A numerical system used by the International Chess Federation to rank players based on their performance.
Candidates Tournament: A prestigious chess tournament that determines the challenger for the World Chess Championship title.
Elo Rating System: A method for calculating the relative skill levels of players in competitor-versus-competitor games, widely used in chess.
Undisputed World Champion: The sole recognized champion in chess, having defeated all other top contenders.