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Legends
Study-ready profiles, master games, and curated chess history.
Legends is your data-forward hub for verified pro accounts, legend profiles, and a guided history timeline. Everything here launches in study mode, so you can explore freely without impacting your personal stats.
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Pros & Legends
Verified accounts, bios, and instant study loads.
Legend Profiles
Curated game highlights with analysis-ready PGNs.
Pros & Legends
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16th World Champion
Five-time World Chess Champion (2013-2023) and highest-rated player in history.
NorwayFive-time U.S. Champion
Five-time U.S. Champion and one of the world's top blitz players, also a hugely popular chess streamer.
United States15th World Champion
15th World Chess Champion (2007-2013) - India's first grandmaster and one of the few to break the 2800 rating barrier.
India2018 World Championship Challenger
American GM, 2018 World Championship challenger and multi-time U.S. Champion, once ranked #2 in the world.
United States17th World Champion
Chinese GM and 17th World Chess Champion - the first from China to hold the title.
ChinaInaugural Fischer Random World Champion
Filipino-American GM, three-time U.S. Champion and the inaugural Fischer Random world champion (2019).
Philippines / United StatesTwo-time Candidates Qualifier
French-Iranian GM, two-time Candidates qualifier who shot up to world #2 at age 18 - the youngest ever to cross 2800 Elo.
France / IranGrandmaster
American GM and commentator/streamer, renowned for his bullet chess prowess and educational content. (In memoriam)
United StatesInternational Master
American IM, coach, and superstar streamer - host of GothamChess, one of the most popular chess channels on YouTube/Twitch.
United StatesWomen's FIDE Master
American-Canadian WFM, commentator and streaming star - creator of BotezLive, a hugely popular chess entertainment channel.
United States / CanadaInternational Master
American IM, coach and photographer turned star content creator - known for his instructive, feel-good streaming style.
United StatesGrandmaster
Dutch GM, multiple-time Dutch Champion and Candidates qualifier, known for his sharp preparation and analytical play.
NetherlandsWorld Championship Challenger
Russian GM, 2021 & 2023 World Championship challenger.
RussiaGrandmaster
Azeri GM, former world #2, known for dynamic attacking style.
AzerbaijanGrandmaster
French GM, consistently in the world top-10, expert in the Najdorf.
FranceThree-time World Blitz Champion
Russian GM and three-time World Blitz Champion, renowned for elite speed chess and opening depth.
RussiaGrandmaster
Indian GM, rising star, one of the youngest to reach 2700+.
IndiaGrandmaster
Indian GM, broke multiple age-records, among youngest ever to hit super-GM level.
IndiaGrandmaster
Armenian/American GM, former world top-3, elite tournament winner over many years.
Armenia / United States2019 World Cup Champion
Azeri GM, former world #2, 2019 World Cup Champion.
AzerbaijanGrandmaster
Hungarian GM, known for highly creative, unorthodox play and sensational upsets.
Hungary2021 FIDE World Cup Winner
Polish GM, 2021 FIDE World Cup winner and elite Candidates contender.
PolandGrandmaster
Russian GM known for aggressive tactical play and deep opening preparation.
RussiaGrandmaster
Russian GM, World Rapid Champion (2018), known for creative, unorthodox openings and tactical brilliance.
RussiaEight-time Russian Champion
Russian GM, eight-time Russian Champion and elite commentator, renowned for deep opening knowledge and positional mastery.
RussiaGrandmaster
Chinese GM, one of the youngest GMs ever, known for spectacular attacking games and exceptional calculation.
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Classical Foundations
Romantic pioneers and early world champions who built modern chess.
Soviet Golden Age
Scientific preparation, iron defense, and creative Soviet school champions.
Modern Legends
Late 20th century titans through today's dominant champions.