D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand Dance to Bollywood Beats at Vidit Gujrathi’s Wedding: Screengrabs

The world of chess was shaken up recently when current world champion D Gukesh and legendary player Viswanathan Anand were spotted showing off their dance moves at Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi’s wedding. The video of the two chess superstars grooving to Bollywood beats quickly went viral, showcasing a fun and relaxed side of the usually intense competitors.

Gukesh’s energetic dance performance stole the show at the star-studded event, attended by several chess luminaries. The video captured him enjoying the music, letting loose, and proving that his skills extend beyond the chessboard.

While Gukesh was enjoying the festivities, he is gearing up to compete in the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, alongside top players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. Meanwhile, rising star Arjun Erigaisi is hot on Gukesh’s heels in the race for India’s top chess player, making upcoming tournaments even more exciting.

The unexpected dance-off between Gukesh and Anand has left fans buzzing with excitement, showing that even the most serious of competitors can let their hair down and have a good time. Stay tuned for more updates on these chess champions and their upcoming tournaments.