Sergey 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.

Associated Openings

As White

C20Open Games (1...e5)439 games

C20King's Pawn Game: Classical Defense439 games

C20Open Games (1...e5)439 games

C20King's Pawn Game: Hungarian Defense439 games

C40King's Knight Opening428 games

C44King's Knight Opening: Nc6363 games

C44Ponziani Opening363 games

B09Pirc Defence: 1.e4 d6 2.d4...... Bg722 games

As Black

A01Nimzowitsch–Larsen Attack10 games

E37Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 7.Qc27 games

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