Statistics: The most beautiful grandmaster of our time!

Rapid World Champion 2021, winner of Tata Steel 2023. Uzbek appearance, brown eyes, open smile, athletic build.

Asian Women's Champion (2023), World Champion (2024). Indian appearance, dark eyes, modest smile, young and energetic.

5-time world champion (2000, 2007-2013), the first Asian world champion. Indian appearance, gray beard, wise look, always in elegant suits or kurtas.

Women's World Champion (2001), winner of the Chess Oscar (2002). Dark hair, noble features, elegant in classic outfits.

5-time U.S. champion, popular streamer. Striking appearance: dark hair, goatee beard, fashionable glasses. Always in bright sweaters or suits with a signature enigmatic smile.

The winner of the 2018 Candidates tournament challenged Carlsen. Athletic, bright brown eyes. Radiates calmness and intelligence in formal suits.

Bronze medalist of the Russian Championship (2022), finalist of the Cup of Russia (2023). Blonde hair, sometimes dyed, Slavic appearance, open smile, athletic figure.

World Champion 2013-2023. A tall Scandinavian with piercing eyes, elegant suits accentuate his regal bearing and enigmatic smile.

bronze medalist at the Women's World Blitz Championship (2024), participant of the 2024 Candidates tournament. Indian appearance, dark hair, warm smile, elegant in modern outfits.

Asian Champion (2022), bronze medalist of the World Blitz Championship (2021). Kazakh appearance, brown eyes, warm smile, graceful delivery.

Champion of India (2007), known as a chess commentator. Indian appearance, expressive eyes, friendly smile, often in traditional dress (sari) or business style.

World Junior Champion (2017), two-time Norwegian champion. Blonde hair, Scandinavian appearance, open gaze, modest smile. Neat, in casual clothes.

Women's World Champion (2010, 2011, 2013, 2016), ex-#1 in the FIDE women's ranking. Chinese appearance, black hair, warm smile, graceful posture, often in a business style.

Rapid and blitz world champion (2009, 2010), one of the most popular grandmasters. An elegant Armenian with noble features, gray hair in his beard and a charming smile. Always in an immaculate suit.

Finalist of the 2021 and 2023 World Championships. Athletic, with a charismatic beard, an open look and an intelligent smile. Always in stylish casual clothes. And also a cool DOTA player.

Blitz World Champion 2021, French champion. French elegance: dark hair, expressive eyes, impeccable suits and a calm, confident smile.

Finalist of the 2024 World Championship (played against Ding Liren), the youngest classical chess champion in history. Indian appearance, dark hair, modest smile, expressed in tuxedos.

Romanian champion (multiple times), participant of the 2023 World Cup. Mediterranean appearance, dark hair, neat beard, elegant in suits.

5-time champion of the Netherlands, participant of the candidates tournament. Asian appearance, elegant beard, piercing eyes. Always in immaculate suits with a charismatic smile.

Previously, the youngest grandmaster in history (12 years old) until recently, a candidate for the 2016 world crown. Slavic appearance, brown eyes, friendly smile, often in a formal suit.

Women's World Champion (2017), World Cup winner (2023). Chinese appearance, black hair, restrained smile, elegant in business suits and sweaters.

Winner of the Tata Steel 2022 tournament, former junior ranking leader. Blonde curls, bright smile, energetic look. She dresses fashionably, often in bright shirts.

Rapid World Champion 2018, champion of Russia. Athletic, brown eyes, light stubble. A stylish, formal look with a charismatic smile and an open look.

The winner of the Russian Championship in 2021, in November 2025, Esipenko took third place at the World Cup. Slavic appearance, brown eyes, friendly smile, athletic build.

Bronze medalist of the Russian Men's Cup in St. Petersburg (2023), champion of Russia under 17 (2021). Slavic appearance, blonde hair, neat haircut, friendly look.

Finalist of the World Championship (2020), Olympic bronze medalist (2022). Tall, athletic, brown eyes, confident posture. Often in a business-like free style.

Young grandmaster (14 years old), the youngest chess player with a rating of 2800, winner of the Grand Chess Tour. Iranian appearance, brown eyes, shy smile. Youthful energy in stylish casual clothes.

winner of the U.S. Junior Championship (2021). An American with a Californian appearance, brown hair, charismatic smile, more often in a hoodie or fashionable street clothes. He is better known for cheat balls.

German champion 2025, silver medalist of the World Rapid Championship 2022. A German child prodigy with an intelligent look, sloppy haircut, stylish casual look.

Multiple world champion in blitz and rapid, silver medalist of the World Championship (2018). Dark hair, bright eyes, open smile. Stylish — from formal suits to elegant dresses.

The winner of Tata Steel 2021, won the Dutch championship in 2016, with a performance of 2819.. Scandinavian appearance, dark hair, open eyes and a warm, sincere smile. Fashionable style.

Finalist of the World Championship (2013), champion of Russia (2018). Slavic appearance, brown eyes, light stubble, charismatic smile, prefers strict outfits.