Chess Prodigy Samuel Sevian Becomes America’s Youngest-Ever Grandmaster

Thirteen-year-old Samuel Sevian has made history by becoming America’s youngest-ever Grandmaster in chess, breaking the previous record by more than a year. With an impressive performance at a tournament in St Louis, Samuel achieved a World Chess Federation rating of over 2,500 points, securing his elite status in the chess world.

The young prodigy, who has been setting records since a young age, is now setting his sights on reaching 2,600 points and eventually becoming a world champion. His father, Armen Sevian, a former high-level player himself, is bursting with pride at his son’s accomplishments.

Samuel’s journey to becoming a Grandmaster has been filled with hard work and dedication, and his success has not gone unnoticed. The Garry Kasparov Foundation, where Samuel regularly trains, has praised his achievement, calling him “the world’s first Grandmaster born in this millennium.”

As Samuel continues to hone his skills and compete in tournaments around the world, the chess community eagerly awaits to see what the future holds for this young chess sensation. With his confidence at an all-time high, Samuel is ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead and make his mark on the international chess scene.