12-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra becomes Youngest Grandmaster

July 2, 2021

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Abhimanyu Mishra has become the youngest ever Grandmaster on June 30, 2021.

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He achieved this title at just 12 years, four months and 25 days.
He leaved behind the record of Russian Grand Master Sergey Karjakin. Sergey had completed his GM title in 2002 at the age of 12 years and seven months.
Abhimanyu scored his third and final norm by defeating Leon Mendonca of India in penultimate round of Vezerkepzo GM tournament at Budapest.
Abhimanyu was born in New-Jersey and has broken 19-year-old record.
He achieved this feat at April Vezerkepzo tournament and May 2021 tournament.