Ediz Gurel
Ediz Gurel (born 2008) is a Turkish chess player who received the FIDE title of International Master (IM) in 2022.
| Ediz Gurel | |
|---|---|
| Country | Turkey |
| Born | 2008 (age 14–15) |
| Title | International Master (2022) |
| FIDE rating | 2514 (October 2023) |
| Peak rating | 2514 (September 2023) |
Chess career
Gurel is currently the youngest IM, and secured the second of his three-required Grandmaster (GM) norms after finishing on 6/8 at the 2023 European Individual Chess Championship.[1]
Gurel finished second, on 7.5/9, in the Under-14 section of the 2022 European Youth Championship.[2]
Gurel vs Ivić, 2023 Chess World Cup
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Gürel white, Velimir Ivić black. After 21, white to play.
Gurel played in the 2023 Chess World Cup, causing a major upset when he defeated Velimir Ivić in the first game of their round one encounter.[3]
References
- "IM Ediz Gürel, who received the GM norm, is on his way to becoming a Grandmaster!". Türkiye News Portal. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- "European Youth Champions 2022 crowned in Antalya, Turkey". www.fide.com. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- https://new.chess24.com/en/wall/news/fide-world-cup-1-1-stunning-start-by-14-year-old-gurel
External links
- Ediz Gurel rating card at FIDE
- Ediz Gurel player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Ediz Gurel chess games at 365Chess.com
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