For De Gokesh’s father, it seemed like the biggest day of his life. As Gokesh clinched the title of world chess champion on Thursday, a video of him walking restlessly down his father’s corridor has caught everyone’s attention.
In the video, Gokesh’s father D Rajinikanth An ENT surgeon, anxiously awaiting the result. “Gokesh’s father finds out his son has won the World Championship: pure disbelief, followed by unstoppable pride,” the Indian government shared the video on its Instagram account.
Netizens have expressed happiness for Gakesh and his family. “This part of life, this little part is called happiness,” writes one user. “The greatest moment for your dad.. every father wants to enjoy these dreams,” writes another. A third user writes, “These are the kind of moments a family should watch together! Pure wholesome moments of joy, love, success.”
In the video, we see the father-son duo hugging each other, making netizens’ eyes water. “I don’t know why I’m crying watching this,” one user wrote.
Gakesh won the chess championship at the age of 18. With this, he became the youngest player in the world to achieve this rare feat. Born as Gokesh Dumaraju On May 29, 2006, he earned his Grandmaster title At the age of 12. He studied at Velmal Vidyalaya School, Mel Ayanambakkam, Chennai.
On 12 December, Gokesh defeated Ding Liren to become the World Chess Champion.
Known for his sharp tactical skills and fearless play, Gokesh has defeated many top-level players and won prestigious tournaments. Its rapid growth is a sign of its increasing importance. Indian Chess globally. Gokesh continues to inspire young players by showing exceptional talent and determination in the game.