India, Dec. 22 -- The remarkable journey of D. Gukesh, crowned champion at the recent World Chess Championship, has drawn admiration worldwide. His triumph not only highlights his extraordinary talent but also sheds light on the unwavering support and sacrifices of his parents, Padma Kumari and Rajnikanth. In an interview with ChessBase India, Gukesh's mother shared insights into their unconventional decisions and her son's relentless drive to excel in chess.

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Padma Kumari revealed the bold decision she and her husband made to halt Gukesh's formal education after the 5th grade to focus entirely on his chess career.

"There were countles...