Sergey Karjakin

Chess Player

Birthday January 12, 1990

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Ukraine

Age 34 years old

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About

Chess Grandmaster and former child prodigy who is one of the top players in the world.

Before Fame

In 2002, at age 12, he became the youngest Grandmaster in history.

Trivia

He won the 2012 World Rapid Chess Championship.

Family Life

He was taught to play chess by his family members at the age of five.

Associated With

He defeated the reigning World Champion, Vladimir Kramnik, as a 14 year old.