Did you know? D Gukesh—the 19-year-old Grandmaster—has only studied till this class

D Gukesh, India’s 19-year-old chess prodigy and the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion, ended formal schooling after Class IV to pursue chess full-time. His unconventional academic journey, driven by single-minded focus and family support, challenges traditional ideas of education. While his story inspires, it also raises critical questions about risk, privilege, and what it truly means to be educated.

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