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Chess grandmaster Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus has once again made history by becoming the youngest player to surpass the 2600 ELO rating at just 13 years old.
His recent performance at the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival secured this remarkable achievement. The Turkish Chess Federation celebrated his success, announcing, "Our star athlete Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, who holds the title of the world’s youngest grandmaster, has become the youngest player to exceed the 2600 ELO rating with his outstanding performance."
This accomplishment adds to an already impressive list of achievements for Yagiz. In April of this year, at just 12 years, 9 months and 29 days old, he became the youngest grandmaster in the world.
In the final round of the Grenke Chess Open, needing only a draw to clinch the title, he instead chose to win the game against FM Marian Can Nothnagel, a 2381-rated player, securing his grandmaster title.
Player Name
Country
Age at Grandmaster Title
Year Achieved
Abhimanyu Mishra
USA
12 years, 4 months, 25 days
2021
Sergey Karjakin
Russia
12 years, 7 months, 0 days
2002
Gukesh Dommaraju
India
12 years, 7 months, 17 days
2019
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus
Türkiye
12 years, 9 months, 29 days
2024
Javokhir Sindarov
Uzbekistan
12 years, 10 months, 5 days
2019
He earned this title after securing his third grandmaster norm at the Grenke Chess Open in Germany, making him the fourth youngest grandmaster in history.
Yagiz's consistent progress in chess has captivated the global chess community, and his latest milestone only strengthens his reputation as a prodigy.
Besides his 2600 ELO achievement, Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus recently defeated Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the best chess players in history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwiYbxYogwI
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus against Magnus Carlsen
This victory came during an online lightning chess tournament, where Yagiz checkmated Carlsen in just 41.2 seconds. The win showcased Yagiz's quick thinking and strategic prowess, earning him widespread recognition.
Yagiz's success has not gone unnoticed by the Turkish Chess Federation. Gulkiz Tulay, the Federation's President, expressed her admiration, saying: "Yagiz Kaan has once again demonstrated his incredible talent and determination. His achievement of surpassing the 2600 ELO rating at such a young age is truly remarkable. He is not only a rising star in Türkiye but also in the world of chess."
Erdogmus had previously played a match against chess grandmaster and world No. 2 on FIDE, Hikaru Nakamura, and drew the game. American grandmaster had praised Erogmus during a livestream.
Very very talented junior player. I have played online chess my entire life but I've never played someone that young with that good play. He is legitimately really good. Very strong player.
Hikaru Nakamura, Chess Grandmaster, on Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus
Yagiz's rapid rise in the chess world positions him as one of the most promising young talents today. In September, he will represent Türkiye at the 45th World Chess Olympiad in Budapest.
As the youngest player on the Turkish national team, Yagiz is preparing to compete on one of the biggest stages in the chess world.
The Federation's President, Gulkiz Tulay, expressed confidence in Yagiz's future, stating, "We are proud of our young star. While Carlsen is currently the most recognized name in chess, Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus could become the future face of the game."
Event
Date
Achievement
Grenke Chess Open
April 2024
Secured Grandmaster title at age 12 years, 9 months, 29 days
Abu Dhabi Chess Festival
August 2024
Surpassed 2600 ELO rating, becoming the youngest to do so
Online Lightning Chess Tournament
July 2024
Defeated Magnus Carlsen in 41.2 seconds
This remarkable achievement by Yagiz follows in the footsteps of another young Turkish talent, Ediz Gurel. In March 2024, Gurel became Türkiye’s youngest grandmaster at the age of 15, after securing his title at the Prague Chess Festival.
His victory came just before the final round, where he defeated Dutch player Erwin L’ami. The Turkish Chess Federation recognized Gurel's accomplishment, emphasizing his dedication and extraordinary talent.
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