GM Sergey Karjakin
Represents Russia since 2009
Born Ukraine 1990Sergey Karjakin became the youngest Grandmaster in history at 12 years and 7 months, a record that stood for years. Originally from Ukraine, the prodigy later represented Russia and challenged Magnus Carlsen for the World Championship in 2016. He transitioned into politics in 2024, becoming a senator for Crimea in Russia's Federation Council.
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