Top 10 Youngest Chess Grandmasters In History

Rising Stars: Meet the Youngest Chess Grandmasters Who Made History
By Anuj Das Jun 11, 2024, 22:09 IST

The game of chess has captivated minds for centuries, but some achieve mastery at an astonishingly young age. The title of Grandmaster (GM) is the highest a chess player can attain, and achieving it requires exceptional talent and dedication. But who are the youngest to have ever cracked this elite group? Let's meet the top 10 youngest chess grandmasters in history:

  1. Abhimanyu Mishra (USA): This American chess whiz kid holds the record for the youngest Grandmaster ever, achieving the title at a mere 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days old in 2021.

  2. Sergey Karjakin (Ukraine): In 2002, Karjakin became the second-youngest GM at 12 years and 7 months. He later went on to become a World Championship challenger in 2016.

  3. Gukesh Dommaraju (India): Another Indian prodigy, Gukesh earned his GM title in 2019 at the age of 12 years and 7 months, just behind Karjakin.

  4. Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan): Sindarov secured his GM title in 2018 at 12 years and 10 months, showcasing the immense talent emerging from Central Asia.

  5. Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu (India): This young Indian star became a GM in 2018 at 12 years and 10 months, only a few months behind Sindarov.

  6. Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan): Another Uzbek talent, Abdusattorov, achieved the GM title at 13 years and 2 months in 2017.

  7. Parimarjan Negi (India): Negi, an Indian chess legend, became a GM in 1996 at the young age of 13 years and 4 months.

  8. Magnus Carlsen (Norway): The current World Chess Champion, Carlsen, earned his GM title in 2004 at 13 years and 4 months. His rise to dominance has been nothing short of phenomenal.

  9. Wei Yi (China): This Chinese chess star became a GM in 2013 at 13 years and 8 months, demonstrating the strength of the Chinese chess pipeline.

  10. Andy Woodward (England): Rounding out the list is Andy Woodward, who achieved the GM title in 1993 at 13 years and 9 months.

These young chess prodigies have captivated the world with their exceptional talent and dedication. Their achievements inspire future generations and showcase the boundless potential of the human mind.