Young Chess Prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus Sets New Record
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, a 14-year-old chess prodigy from Turkey, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by surpassing a 2,700 rating, unofficially earning the title of 'super grandmaster.' After an impressive performance in Monaco, he now ranks 29th in classical chess, breaking records previously set by Wei Yi and Magnus Carlsen.
Turkish chess prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus has made history by surpassing the 2,700 rating mark. This achievement, often deemed the threshold for a 'super grandmaster,' was cemented after his exceptional performance in Monaco, where he defeated former world champion Veselin Topalov with four wins and two draws.
At just 14 years old, Erdogmus's remarkable feat propels him to 29th place in the classical chess rankings. This accomplishment breaks the previous record held by China's Wei Yi, who reached the same level at 15, as per chess.com. The young Turkish player’s live rating of 2,709, as tracked by 2700chess.com, underscores his rapid ascent in the chess world.
Former world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, who surpassed the previous record before Wei Yi, lauded Erdogmus, labeling him as "the best 14-year-old the world has ever seen" after their clash at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship. FIDE is set to officially release its updated ratings list on May 1, securing Erdogmus's place among chess elites.
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