John M. Burke
John Michael Burke (born 2001) is an American chess grandmaster. A chess prodigy, Burke reached an Elo rating of 2601 in September 2015, making him the youngest player ever to reach a rating of 2600 or above.[1]
| John M. Burke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2001 (age 20) |
| Title | Grandmaster (2018) |
| FIDE rating | 2522 (February 2021) |
| Peak rating | 2603 (October 2015) |
Chess career
Born in 2001, Burke achieved the FIDE Master title in August 2015, and the international master title in April 2016. He was awarded his grandmaster title in April 2018.[2]
In October 2020 he won the US Chess Federation's Junior Championship.[3]
References
External links
- John M. Burke player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- John M. Burke rating card at FIDE
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