Hans Niemann
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About
Chess player who earned the Grandmaster title in 2021 at the age of 18. He is known for his aggressive and tactical style. He was a member of the U.S. Chess Federation's All-America Chess Team.
Before Fame
He moved to the Netherlands when he was seven. He started playing chess when he was eight. He attended the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Trivia
He was coached by GM Bryan Smith. He analyses games with computer engines like Stockfish. He worked as a chess teacher.
Family Life
He has Hawaiian and Danish ancestry.
Associated With
He has competed against top grandmasters such as Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.
