Introduction to Fabiano Caruana
Fabiano Caruana is an Italian-American chess grandmaster. He was a chess prodigy, becoming a grandmaster at the age of 14. Caruana has been one of the top players in the world for over a decade.
Historic 2014 Sinquefield Cup
Caruana gained international acclaim after his performance in the 2014 Sinquefield Cup. He started with an astonishing 7/7 score, ultimately winning the tournament and defeating several top-ranked players.
Nearly World Chess Champion
Fabiano Caruana was the runner-up in the 2018 World Chess Championship. He faced Magnus Carlsen, with the match going to tiebreaks after 12 drawn games, but eventually lost in rapid games.
Phenomenal Opening Preparation
Known for his deep and precise opening preparation, Caruana has contributed significant new ideas to chess opening theory, making him a formidable opponent in the early phase of the game.
Switching Chess Federations
Caruana represented Italy from 2005 to 2015. Surprisingly, he switched to the US Chess Federation, strengthening the US team and helping them win the 2016 Chess Olympiad.
Exceptional Chess Rating
In October 2014, Caruana's peak rating of 2844 made him the third-highest-rated player in history at that time, after Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen, showcasing his exceptional skill.
Diverse Chess Victories
Beyond classical chess, Caruana excels in rapid and blitz formats. He has won numerous elite tournaments, demonstrating versatility across different time controls and chess disciplines.
What age became Caruana a grandmaster?
At 14 years old.
Before turning 13.
At the age of 16.
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