Radjabov broke onto the world stage as a teenager, earning the grandmaster title just after his 14th birthday and scoring a stunning win against Garry Kasparov as a 15-year-old in Linares 2003Full profile
The Russian-born Dutch no. 1 is a feared opening specialistFull profile
Rapport’s father was worried about his son’s powers of concentration at primary school and decided to teach him chess - it worked almost too wellFull profile
One of the most creative chess players anywhere, defying any stereotypes about regimented Chinese playersFull profile
Dominguez is Latin America’s top player and a 4-time Champion of CubaFull profile
The youngest player ever to become a grandmaster, Karjakin fell just short of becoming World Champion in his 2016 match against CarlsenFull profile
The undisputed World Champion from 2007-2013 and one of the greatest talents the game has ever knownFull profile
The man who managed to wrest the crown from Garry KasparovFull profile
The heir to the throne? The Iranian star looks like the best prospect since MagnusFull profile
The new hope of Polish chessFull profile
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