NEW DELHI: In a moment that took fans by surprise, current world chess champion D Gukesh and five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand were seen dancing to popular Bollywood songs at fellow Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi’s wedding.
The video, which has since gone viral, shows the usually reserved chess superstars letting loose on the dance floor, proving that their skills aren’t limited to the 64 squares of a chessboard!
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Vidit Gujrathi’s wedding has appeared to be a grand affair, attended by several stars from the chess world.
But Gukesh’s energetic dance performance became one of the event's biggest highlights.
The video captures him enjoying the beats, grooving with fellow guests, and showing a fun, relaxed side of himself -- something rarely seen during the intense chess tournaments he competes in.
While Gukesh was busy having fun at the wedding, the young Grandmaster is set to compete in the Paris leg of the inaugural Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, which takes place from April 7 to 14.
He will be joined by legendary players such as Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Vidit Gujrathi, who secured his place after an impressive run in the Play-In stage, defeating top names like Ding Liren and Richard Rapport.
Meanwhile, another Indian chess star, Arjun Erigaisi, is closing in on Gukesh’s India No. 1 ranking.
Erigaisi has gained five points in the April FIDE Rating List, bringing his rating to 2782 -- just five points behind Gukesh (2787). The race for India’s top chess player is heating up, making upcoming tournaments even more exciting.
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