Quick Info
| Profession | Chess Grandmaster |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 15/11/2004 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Mainz, Germany |
Latest News about Vincent Keymer
28/08/2025
Vincent Keymer won the Chennai Grand Masters in August 2025 with an unbeaten score of 7/9 and a performance rating of 2917 Elo. This victory pushed his rating to 2751 Elo and secured his entry into the world's top ten for the first time.
05/05/2025
Vincent Keymer won the German National Chess Championship in May 2025, adding another major national title to his career achievements and solidifying his position as Germany's leading chess player.
15/02/2025
Vincent Keymer claimed the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam title in February 2025, defeating world champions Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. He won the $200,000 first prize, marking a significant milestone in his freestyle chess career.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Golden Blonde |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Girlfriends/Affairs | Stephanie Lisa |
Family
| Father | Christof (a concert pianist, lecturer in piano at the Hanover University of Music) |
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| Mother | Heike (a cellist) |
Career
| Title | Grandmaster (2020) |
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| FIDE Rating | 2776 (January 2026) |
| Peak Rating | 2776 (December 2025) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vincentkeymer2004/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started learning piano at the age of four. | |
| 2. Discovered chess at the age of five and practiced it daily. | |
| 3. Qualified for the German U10 Championships by the age of six. | |
| 4. Became the European U18 team champion at ten years old. | |
| 5. Known for his extraordinary performance ratings, surpassing expectations for his age. | |
| 6. Earned his first GM norm at age 13 by winning the 2018 Grenke Chess Open ahead of 49 grandmasters with 8/9 and a TPR of 2798, the highest ever by an under-14 player. |