Vinay Bhat

About

American chess Grandmaster who is one of the highest rated players in the United States.

Before Fame

At 10 years and 176 days old, he became the youngest national master before becoming an international chess master at the age of 15.

Trivia

He was ranked number 16 in the United States in the year 2010 and is the only player to have multiple wins in the US Chess League against the highest-ranked US player Hikaru Nakamura.

Family Life

He comes from an Indian-American family.

Associated With

The legendary Paul Morphy is one of his major influences.