THE CHESS BOOK
Who are the greatest players?
To the ones that mastered the game of chess a title is given: The title of Grandmaster (GM)
Grandmaster Christopher Hikaru Nakamura was born December 9, 1987 in Hirakata, Japan. His family moved to the United States when he was just two years old
Nakamura has been one of the world’s top players for well over a decade. He was clearly the top American player for much of that time and is now a key contributor to one of the strongest chess scenes in the world.
Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, who broke the record held by GM Hikaru Nakamura for America’s youngest chess grandmaster.
This grandmaster has had a ranking as high as number-two in the world and has won numerous tournaments in his career.
Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen (born November 30, 1990, Tønsberg, Norway) is said to be the best to play the game. Before turning 30 years old, Carlsen had already earned a spot at the top, at age 22 he became the second youngest world chess champion and he has continued to dominate into his 30s.
He tied against American player Fabiano Caruana after 12 games but won 3 games in the tie-breaking rapid round.
From 2018 to 2020 Carlsen had the longest undefeated streak in chess, either winning or drawing 125 games.