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How old was Sergey Karjakin when he became a Grandmaster?

  • 12 and 7 months

  • 12 and 6 months

  • 13 years

  • 11 and 7 months

Answer

Sergey Karjakin was a chess prodigy, becoming a Grandmaster at the age of 12 years and 7 months, making him the youngest ever Grandmaster in history. He has since gone on to become one of the world's top chess players, winning the World Championship in 2016.
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