"Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus has become chess's youngest 2700-rated grandmaster, breaking an age record set a decade ago by China's Wei Yi at 15. The Turkish teenager is already the highest ever rated 12, 13, and 14-year-old, and the youngest to reach the world top 50."
"Erdogmus said that reaching 2700 has been my dream for a long time. I am always trying to play good chess first. Now I'll try to reach 2800. That's my next goal. But I know it will take a lot of time and a good deal of hard work."
"His sixth game against Topalov was particularly impressive, as Erdogmus nursed a small advantage, eventually won a key pawn, and converted with precise technique."
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus has become chess's youngest grandmaster to achieve a 2700 rating at age 14, breaking a record set by Wei Yi. He is the highest-rated player at ages 12, 13, and 14, and the youngest to enter the world top 50. His recent victories include matches against Peter Svidler and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Erdogmus aims to reach a rating of 2800, acknowledging the hard work required. His coach is Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, a former world No 2.
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