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

ABOUT:

• 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.