Vincent Keymer

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Vincent Keymer stands as a modern marvel in the chess world. At just 21, he has already claimed the title of the youngest German Grandmaster and topped the FIDE junior rankings. His victory at the Tata Steel Masters in 2023 remains a defining moment, proving he could compete with and defeat the absolute best in the world. His performance ratings have consistently broken age-related records, signaling a career that promises to reshape the landscape of professional chess.

AwardsKeymer holds the distinction of being the youngest German Grandmaster. His most significant honor was being ranked the number one player in the world for juniors in January 2024. He achieved a record-breaking performance rating of 2798 for his age in 2019. While he has not yet received honorary degrees or national knighthoods, his status as a national sporting hero in Germany is well-established.

Honours & Distinctions

Grandmaster Title

FIDE·2018

Awarded the title of Grandmaster, becoming the youngest German to do so.

FIDE Junior No. 1

FIDE·2024

Ranked as the number one junior player in the world.

Rankings & Lists

Top 10 World Players

FIDE·2026

Records & Feats

Youngest German Grandmaster

Career Milestone·2018

Became the youngest German player to earn the Grandmaster title at age 13.

Highest Performance Rating for Age

Performance·2019

Achieved a performance rating of 2798 in 2019, an absolute record for his age at the time.