Turkish chess prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmas

Erdogmas, aged 13, confirmed as world’s youngest grandmaster

Turkish chess prodigy grandmaster (GM) Yagiz Kaan Erdogmas had his title confirmed five months after achieving his final norm in Germany, making him the current world’s youngest grandmaster at 12 years, nine months, and 29 days.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

Erdogmas, aged 13, confirmed as world’s youngest grandmaster

Turkish chess prodigy grandmaster (GM) Yagiz Kaan Erdogmas had his title confirmed five months after achieving his final norm in Germany, making him the current world’s youngest grandmaster at 12 years, nine months, and 29 days.