At the pre-wedding festivities of chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and his fiancée, Nidhi Kataria, Aruna Anand, wife of legendary chess player Viswanathan Anand, had everyone in splits with her playful teasing of world champion D. Gukesh.

 

The event, held during Pongal celebrations, saw several chess stars, including Gukesh and Anand, joining the couple for the joyous occasion. In a light-hearted exchange, Aruna joked about Gukesh “sharing the title,” which left the room in laughter. Vidit chimed in, asking Anand if "sharing titles" was now the trend. Anand responded with a witty remark about marriage and Armageddon, sparking another round of chuckles.

 

Adding to the humor, someone from the crowd jokingly suggested getting Gukesh married on the spot. Aruna quipped, “That’s fine. We can photoshop the girl later,” sending the guests into fits of laughter once more.

 

The moment quickly gained attention online, highlighting the fun camaraderie among India’s chess icons. Meanwhile, D. Gukesh continues to make headlines, recently becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at 18 and receiving a nomination for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

 

As for the happy couple, Vidit Gujrathi and Nidhi Kataria, their upcoming wedding marks a new chapter. Nidhi, a homeopathic doctor, has been a supportive presence by Vidit’s side, with the duo often sharing glimpses of their journey on social media.

 

This memorable evening was a perfect blend of love, laughter, and chess banter—a true celebration of bonds on and off the board.