Sergey Karjakin
Sergey Alexandrovich Karjakin is a Russian chess grandmaster and politician. A chess prodigy, he previously held the record for the world's youngest ever grandmaster, having qualified for the title at the age of 12 years and 7 months. In 12 September 2024, he became a senator for Crimea in the Federation Council of Russia.
Tournaments won by Sergey Karjakin
| Tournament | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tal Memorial Blitz | 2018 | Moscow (Russia) |
| World Blitz Chess Championship | 2016 | Doha (Qatar) |
| Candidates Tournament 2016 | 2016 | Moscow (Russia) |
| Chess World Cup 2015 | 2015 | Baku (Azerbaijan) |
| Norway Chess | 2014 | Stavanger (Norway) |
| Norway Chess | 2013 | Stavanger (Norway) |
| Aeroflot Open | 2013 | Moscow (Russia) |
| World Rapid Chess Championship | 2012 | Astana (Kazakhstan) |
| FIDE Grand Prix | 2012 | Tashkent (Uzbekistan) |
| Mediaș | 2011 | Mediaș |
| Tal Memorial | 2010 | Moscow (Russia) |
| Corus tournament | 2009 | Wijk aan Zee (Netherlands) |
Photo:
Lennart Ootes
Born: Friday, January 12, 1990