The youngest world chess champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, has always been praised for his exceptional skills in tournaments and down-to-earth personality. Recently, a video of him flying with Air India went viral on Instagram. During the flight, the crew members caught him off guard with their sweet surprise at 35,000 feet. And this thoughtful gesture by the crew members has won netizens’ hearts.
Gukesh Dommaraju Got A Mid-flight Surprise From Air India
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The Air India pilot Laxmi took to her Instagram handle, posting a video where chess player Gukesh Dommaraju received the heartwarming surprise from the crew. He wasn’t just treated to a lot of appreciation but also a luxurious dessert platter filled with mango mousse and chocolate pastry, along with two bowls of mouthwatering rasmalai. The spread also had a fruit dish with pineapple, kiwi, watermelon, and dragon fruit.
The player gently took a bite, expressing his gratitude with a warm smile. He also posed for the photos with pilot Laxmi and the other crew members. The video shows the chess champion’s genuine happiness, winning the netizens’ hearts, and they can’t stop appreciating him in the comment section.
The World Champion has been constantly making us proud with his outstanding performances, and this mid-air surprise video showed how much people adored this young chess player.
Gukesh Dommaraju’s Recent Game
On the game front, Gukesh Dommaraju recently participated in SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025, which was held from July 2 to 6. As per the Indian Express reports, in the 5-day tour of Grand Chess, the 19-year-old classical world chess champion played 27 games with lots of ups and downs. Giving tough competition to the global opponents, he secured the third position, whereas Wesley So took second place, and Magnus Carlsen won the tournament.
With every match, whether it’s a win or a loss, Gukesh Dommaraju leaves no stone unturned to impress the chess fans. His journey so far proves that he’s undoubtedly a legend in the making. His impressive chess strategies make him a strong opponent, and we can’t wait to see his next outstanding performance.
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Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ Pilot Laxmi