Indian chess grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju visited the Tirumala temple to seek blessings ahead of his title defense at the FIDE World Chess Championship 2026. Scheduled from November 24 to December 12, Gukesh will compete against Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov in Geneva. At just 20 years old, Gukesh has already made history as the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion and aims to retain his title. His achievements have significantly impacted Indian chess, making him a prominent figure in the sport.