
The World's 2nd-Youngest FIDE Rapid-Rated Player
Umar joined in April 2024 at three and a half years old — before most children learn to read. By five, he was competing in FIDE-rated tournaments. In July 2025, he entered the record books as the world's second-youngest FIDE Rapid-rated player. He hasn't started primary school yet.
- FIDE Rapid rating of 1421
- Rated at just 5 years old
- World's 2nd-youngest FIDE Rapid-rated player ever
- Joined at age 3½ — April 2024


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