Turkish chess player Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş is in the world’s top 20!

Turkey's young national chess player Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş has climbed a significant rung in the world rankings. The 15‑year‑old Grandmaster, after winning the Chess Olympiad held in Semarkand, Uzbekistan, entered the top 20 of the world rankings.

According to a statement from the Turkish Chess Federation, Erdoğmuş left the Chess Olympiad match in Semarkand on September 20 with a victory. The result brought the young athlete's rise in the world rankings.

15‑Year‑Old Grandmaster

Born on June 3, 2011, Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş, despite being only 15, competes in top‑level international events under the title of Grandmaster. According to Chess.com data, the player representing Turkey has a classical rating of 2,716.

Youth World Champion

Erdoğmuş's rise is not limited to the overall rankings. In assessments of FIDE's summer 2026 ranking data, he was shown at the top of the world rankings among players under 20.

Broke the 2700 Rating Barrier

In April 2026, the young grandmaster scored 5-1 against former world champion Veselin Topalov in Monaco, surpassing the 2700 rating threshold in live ratings. With this result, he became the youngest player to reach the 2700 rating level in history.

New Success in Turkish Chess

After Erdoğmuş's victory in Semerkant, his rise into the top 20 of the world rankings was also announced by the Turkish Chess Federation. The federation congratulated the young national athlete on his achievement.

Continuing His Rise

The 15‑year‑old Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş is strengthening his position among the top ranks of world chess with recent results. His latest victory at the Chess Olympiad in Semerkant further contributed to the young athlete's rise in the world rankings, once again making his name a source of pride.