10 FACTS ABOUT HANS NIEMANN

Hans Niemann was born on August 20, 2003 in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States.

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He began playing chess at the age of five and quickly became hooked on the game.

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Niemann quickly rose through the ranks and became a master at the age of 10, making him one of the youngest chess masters in history.

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He has won several national and international chess tournaments, including the 2017 U.S. Cadet Championship and the 2019 World Youth Chess Championship in the under-18 category.

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Niemann has represented the United States in international chess competitions, including the Chess Olympiad and the World Team Chess Championship.

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He is a student at Yale University, where he is pursuing a degree in computer science.

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Niemann is also a talented musician and plays several instruments, including the piano, violin, and saxophone.

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He has been coached by several top chess players, including Grandmaster Alexander Shabalov and former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov.

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Niemann is known for his aggressive and creative playing style, and he is not afraid to take risks on the chessboard.

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He has been hailed as one of the most promising young chess players in the world and is widely regarded as a future world champion.

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