The reigning World Champion and arguably the strongest player in the history of chessFull profile
The best hope for a US-born World Chess Champion since Bobby FischerFull profile
The torchbearer of a new generation of Chinese players, Ding Liren remains something of a mysteryFull profile
Many people’s choice as the strongest chess player of all timeFull profile
Fluent in at least four languages, Giri appears one of the most well-rounded prodigies to storm the heights of world chessFull profile
Mamedyarov remains the only player to win the World Junior Championship twiceFull profile
In contrast to contemporaries Carlsen and Karjakin, Vachier-Lagrave took time out to gain a university degree in mathematicsFull profile
The undisputed World Champion from 2007-2013 and one of the greatest talents the game has ever knownFull profile
Born in the same year as Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin, Nepomniachtchi initially had the edge over his rivalsFull profile
Grischuk is the most vocal advocate of blitz chess among the eliteFull profile
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