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Abhimanyu Mishra, 12, Becomes Youngest Grandmaster in Chess History, Breaks Sergey Karjakin's 19-Year-Old Record
At at 12 years, 4 months and 25 days, Abhimanyu Mishra has become the youngest grandmaster. He broke Russia's Sergey Karjakin's record. Sergey was 12 years and 7 months old when he achieved the feat in 2002. Mishra also holds the distinction of being the youngest International Master.
Abhimanyu Mishra, the 12-year-old, American has become the youngest Grandmaster. He breaks Sergey Karjakin's record.
Congratulations to 12-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra for setting the new world record! @ChessMishra becomes the youngest grandmaster in history, earning his final norm at the tender age of 12 years, 4 months and 25 days.https://t.co/gZ8AfFEchy
📷: Mishra in 2019, by D. Llada pic.twitter.com/WJ3eEyZq91
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) June 30, 2021
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