D Gukesh becomes the Brand Ambassador of RBL Bank
On Thursday 21st November, RBL Bank announced GM D Gukesh, the World Championship Challenger, as their Brand Ambassador. The first game of FIDE World Championship Match 2024 is a little over three days away. It will be played between Gukesh and the reigning World Champion - GM Ding Liren (CHN). Gukesh is the second Indian after Vishy Anand to compete in a World Championship Match. A decade and a few days after Anand, Gukesh will challenge for the most coveted prize in this beautiful cerebral sport. Gukesh being the brand ambassador of RBL Bank will bring a lot of eyes all across the globe to the bank. Game 1 starts on Monday 25th November at 5 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: RBL Bank
RBL Bank welcomes Chess Grandmaster D Gukesh as its Brand Ambassador
Press Release
• 18-year-old D Gukesh is one of India’s brightest emerging Chess players
• Gukesh will challenge the reigning world chess champion Ding Liren this week at the World Chess Championship in Singapore
Mumbai, November 21, 2024: RBL Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, today announced that it has appointed Indian Chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju as its brand ambassador.
Gukesh D, one of India’s brightest emerging chess players is the youngest-ever contender to compete for the World Championship and the third youngest grandmaster in the history of the sport to reach a chess rating of 2700.
Gukesh’s achievements represent the spirit of a new India – bold, innovative and ready to compete with the world’s best. Gukesh is scheduled to challenge the reigning world chess champion Ding Liren later this week (November 23 - December 13, 2024) for the world chess championship in Singapore.
With this partnership, RBL Bank reinforces its commitment to being a thoughtful, strategic partner for customers at every stage of life, aligning their financial goals with the expertise of a grandmaster’s winning moves.
Expressing enthusiasm at the partnership, R Subramaniakumar – MD & CEO, RBL Bank said, “In life, as in chess, every move counts - and at RBL Bank, we understand the importance of helping our customers make the right financial moves. Partnering with Gukesh is a perfect strategic alignment for us, as his exceptional ability to think several moves ahead mirrors our approach to thoughtful financial planning. His journey from a prodigy to a grandmaster reflects the kind of strategic excellence we aim to bring to our customers' financial lives.
RBL Bank family and RBL Bank customers extend our heartfelt wishes for Gukesh’s victory at the World Chess Championship 2024.”
Sharing his thoughts on the partnership, Gukesh D said, “This partnership with RBL Bank represents a significant move in my journey. The Bank's approach to helping customers align their financial goals with precision and foresight reminds me of a winning strategy. Their commitment to building customer wealth with stability through innovative solutions shows the same level of strategic thinking that chess demands. I am excited to partner with an institution that understands that success, whether in chess or in financial planning, comes from thinking ahead and making wise moves at the right time.”
For media queries, please email us at: communications@rblbank.com
World Championship 2024 Schedule:
The match schedule includes 14 game days, interspersed with rest days. A tie-break, if needed, will be held on December 13, followed by the Closing Ceremony on December 14.
Links
World Championship: Official site
World Championship 2024 Match Regulations
RBL Bank: Official site, fb page, instagram, twitter, youtube and linkedin
