Radjabov earned the title of Grandmaster in March 2001 at the age of 14, making him the second-youngest grandmaster in history at that time (to Bu Xiangzhi). Radjabov's playing style has been described as attacking and tactically influenced.
Radjabov came second in the FIDE Grand Prix 2008–2010, qualifying him for the Candidates tournament for the World Chess Championship of 2012.
Radjabov is the youngest player ever to make the FIDE Top 100 Players list. His rating of 2599 in January 2002 ranked 93rd in the world while he was still 14 years old.
In 2003, Radjabov defeated Garry Kasparov, Viswanathan Anand, and Ruslan Ponomariov with the black pieces. He is probably the first player ever to beat three former and reigning FIDE World Chess Champions with the black pieces in one year.
Radjabov reached the semi-finals (earning a bronze medal) at the FIDE World Chess Championship 2004.
Questions and Answers
Q: Who is Teimour Radjabov?
A: Teimour Radjabov is a chess player from Azerbaijan known for his attacking and tactically influenced playing style.
Q: When did Radjabov earn the title of Grandmaster?
A: Radjabov earned the title of Grandmaster in March 2001 when he was just 14 years old.
Q: Who was the youngest grandmaster in history when Radjabov earned his title?
A: Bu Xiangzhi was the youngest grandmaster in history at the time Radjabov earned his title.
Q: What accomplishment qualified Radjabov for the Candidates tournament for the World Chess Championship of 2012?
A: Radjabov's second-place finish in the FIDE Grand Prix 2008–2010 helped to qualify him for the Candidates tournament for the World Chess Championship of 2012.
Q: What is notable about Radjabov's ranking on the FIDE Top 100 Players list?
A: Radjabov is the youngest player ever to make the FIDE Top 100 Players list.
Q: Who did Radjabov defeat with the black pieces in 2003?
A: Radjabov defeated Garry Kasparov, Viswanathan Anand, and Ruslan Ponomariov with the black pieces in 2003.
Q: What is notable about Radjabov's performance at the FIDE World Chess Championship 2004?
A: Radjabov reached the semi-finals and earned a bronze medal at the FIDE World Chess Championship 2004.
