(Featured image source Chess Base India)

Gukesh was just six when he first showed an interest in chess — a quiet child, curious about the board and eager to play. For most parents, it might have felt like just another phase. But Rajinikanth and Padma Kumari saw it differently. They stood by him from day one — not with big promises but constant support, strength, and deep belief. Over the years, they gave up more than most people will ever know. Their sacrifices weren’t loud or dramatic, but they built the foundation for everything Gukesh has become today.

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