Gukesh D can't get enough of this spicy Tamil dish! Know the lamb curry which chess champion gorged on in Norway
chess prodigy earned the distinction of becoming the youngest world chess champion in history.
Gukesh secured this prestigious title after outsmarting China’s Ding Liren in a decisive Game 14. The match, initially poised for a draw, took a dramatic turn when Ding made a critical error akin to self-sabotage. Gukesh capitalized on the mistake, swiftly claiming victory.
Gukesh Feasted On This Tamil Nadu Dish!
Like many Indians, Gukesh has a deep appreciation for good food. A restaurateur based in Norway recently shared intriguing details about the young champion’s culinary preferences with The Indian Express. Nitish Kamath, one of the five co-owners of Spisoh—a Norwegian restaurant renowned for its authentic South Indian cuisine—revealed that Gukesh and his family frequently ordered Aatu Erachi Masala, a fiery lamb curry from Tamil Nadu crafted with roasted spices.
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According to Kamath, this dish seemed to be a favorite, as the family ordered it repeatedly throughout their stay in Norway. He noted that the chefs at Spisoh became so accustomed to the family’s orders that they instinctively knew they were cooking for the chess prodigy whenever it was requested.
Kamath further mentioned that Gukesh’s father often stopped by to collect the food himself. On other occasions, Gukesh visited the restaurant accompanied by his trainer, Grzegorz Gajewski. To honor Gukesh’s historic achievement, Spisoh’s official Instagram account dedicated a congratulatory post to him, celebrating his distinction as the youngest-ever world
