Awonder Liang, at 9 years old, became the world's youngest chess master at the time at the Dayton Chess Club. On March 23, 2013, he became the youngest person ever to obtain a master's rating within the United States Chess Federation. While playing in the Midwest Open Team Chess Festival in Dayton, Ohio, his win over a Life Master in round 2 brought his estimated USCF rating to 2206. Liang was 17 days shy of his tenth birthday at the time of this achievement, 10 days younger than the age at the previously existing record (held by Samuel Sevian, 7 days before his tenth birthday). On September 2, 2015, Maximillian Lu broke Liang's record by 12 days. At the 2013 World Youth Championships, which took place in Al Ain, Liang won the Under 10 section.
🔥 Witness the incredible journey of Awonder Liang, who, at just 9 years old, shattered records and became the youngest chess master in the world at the Dayton Chess Club! 🌟 On March 23, 2013, Liang achieved a monumental feat by obtaining a master's rating within the United States Chess Federation, making history in the chess world.
👑 Awonder Liang's remarkable talent was displayed at the Midwest Open Team Chess Festival in Dayton, Ohio. His strategic prowess and tactical brilliance, particularly in his round 2 win over a Life Master, propelled his USCF rating to an astonishing 2206. At the tender age of 9 years and 17 days, Liang triumphed over challenges and surpassed the previous record-holder, Samuel Sevian, by 10 days.
🌐 But the story doesn't end there! Find out how Liang's legacy captivates the chess community and the world. Discover the twists and turns of his journey, the fierce competition he faced, and the passion that fueled his rise to the top.
🏆 Notably, at the 2013 World Youth Championships in Al Ain, Awonder Liang emerged victorious in the Under 10 section, showcasing his exceptional skills on the global stage.
🚀 Join us as we delve into the awe-inspiring tale of Awonder Liang, a chess prodigy whose achievements at a young age have left an indelible mark on the history of chess. From breaking records to conquering championships, Liang's journey is a testament to the power of determination and the boundless possibilities within the world of chess.
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In the years since this video was recorded, Awonder is the third-youngest American to qualify for the title of Grandmaster (after Abhimanyu Mishra and Samuel Sevian), at the age of 14. Liang was twice the world champion in his age category.
On April 16, 2011, when he played in the Hales Corners Challenge chess tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Liang became the youngest chess expert in United States Chess Federation (USCF) history with a rating of 2000 at the age of 8 years and 7 days.[3] He broke the earlier record, held by Samuel Sevian, by 64 days.[citation needed] (That record was later broken by Abhimanyu Mishra, who became an expert at 7 years, 6 months, and 22 days)
On August 5, 2011, at the age of 8 years, 118 days, he became the youngest to defeat an international master in a standard tournament game. This occurred in round 6 at the U.S. Open in Orlando, Florida, when Liang defeated IM Daniel Fernandez (rated FIDE 2401 and USCF 2448 at that time).[4] The previous record, which was held by Fabiano Caruana, was broken by 4 months and 15 days.[5][better source needed]
On November 27, 2011, he won the gold medal in the Under 8 section of the World Youth Chess Championships in Caldas Novas, Brazil. This win earned him the titles of U-8 world chess champion and FIDE Master.[6]
On July 29, 2012, he became the youngest player ever to defeat a grandmaster (GM) in a standard time-limit tournament game. It occurred in round 3 of the Washington International in Rockville, Maryland, when he defeated GM Larry Kaufman. Liang was 9 years and 111 days old at the time, breaking the previous record by about 2.5 months.[7] The record was previously held by Shah Hetul at the age of about 9 years and 6 months.[8] At the same time, Liang broke the USA record for the youngest to win against a GM by 10 months, 9 days, the previous record having been held by Fabiano Caruana.
On June 30, 2014, at the age of 11 years and 92 days, while competing in the 2nd Annual DC International, he became the youngest American to achieve a norm for the title International Master (IM). Liang earned his third and final IM norm in Dallas on November 25, 2015 at 12 years, 7 months and 6 days old, thus becoming the youngest American ever to qualify for the title of International Master.
From July 8 to July 17, 2016, Liang participated in the U.S. Junior Closed Championship.
