Who is Sergey Karjakin?
Q: Who is Sergey Karjakin?
A: Sergey Karjakin is a chess grandmaster who was born in Simferopol.
Q: What is Sergey Karjakin famous for?
A: Sergey Karjakin is famous for being a chess prodigy and holds the record for the youngest grandmaster in history.
Q: When did Sergey Karjakin adopt Russian citizenship?
A: Sergey Karjakin adopted Russian citizenship on 25 July 2009.
Q: Who did Sergey Karjakin challenge for the World Chess Championship?
A: Sergey Karjakin earned the right to challenge for the World Chess Championship and challenged Magnus Carlsen.
Q: Did Sergey Karjakin win the World Chess Championship?
A: No, Sergey Karjakin lost the championship match to Magnus Carlsen in the rapid tiebreaks after drawing 6–6 in the classical games.
Q: Has Sergey Karjakin won any other chess championships?
A: Yes, Sergey Karjakin won the 2016 World Blitz Chess Championship.
Q: Has Sergey Karjakin played in any other candidates tournament?
A: Yes, Sergey Karjakin played in the candidates tournament again in 2018, coming third.