Yagiz Erdogmus, 14, becomes youngest 2700-rated grandmaster

Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, 14, becomes chess's youngest 2700-rated grandmaster, surpassing a record held by China's Wei Yi. He achieved this milestone after defeating Veselin Topalov 5-1 and aims for a future rating of 2900. Erdogmus is also the highest-rated player at ages 12, 13, and 14, and the youngest in the world top 50.

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