Is Gukesh D A-List?
YesA
Yes — Gukesh D is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2024
FIDE Candidates Winner
Ranking Timeline
2018C$0.01M
Youngest Grandmaster
Becomes a grandmaster at age 12.
2022B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Reaching 2700 Elo
Breaks 2700 Elo rating at a very young age.
2023B$0.2M+$0.1M
Airthings Masters Win
Defeats Magnus Carlsen, solidifying his position.
2024B$0.3M+$0.09999999999999998M
Chess Olympiad Medal
Helps India secure a medal at the Olympiad.
2024A▲$0.5M+$0.2M
FIDE Candidates Winner
Wins the FIDE Candidates Tournament, earning the right to challenge for the World Championship.
2024A$0.8M+$0.30000000000000004M
World Chess Champion
Becomes the World Chess Champion.
2026A$1M+$0.19999999999999996M
Reigning World Champion
Continues to be a dominant force in chess.
Last updated: February 25, 2026