Fabiano Caruana Makes the Forbes' 30 Under 30

"JERSEY CITY, NJ - MAY 20: NFL Raven and mathematician, John Urschel (L) and US National Chess Champion, Fabiano Caruana, attend the Liberty Science Center's Genius Gala 5.0 on May 20, 2016 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Liberty Science Center)"Fabiano Caruana with John Urschel, a fellow 30 Under 30 Honoree, at the Liberty Science Center's 2016 Genius Gala (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Liberty Science Center)
The reigning U.S. Champion Fabiano Caruana has made the prestigious Forbes' 30 Under 30, an annual list showcasing "600 of the brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators and game changers" in 20 industries.  https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana/status/816359234602467328 Caruana made the list in the Games category and is the first professional chessplayer to make the list. Here are several of Caruana's most significant achievements so far:
  • He played 1st board on the U.S. Olympiad team and played a key role in the team winning gold
  • He's ranked as the clear number 2 in the world, ending 2016 within 13 points of number 1
  • He's the 3rd highest rated player ever, peaking at 2844 FIDE
  • He achieved possibly the greatest tournament victory in history when he won the 2014 Sinquefield Cup in legendary style with a 7-0 streak, finishing a full 3 points ahead of 2nd place, World Champion Magnus Carlsen
With so many impressive accomplishments, Caruana is one of the leading figures in the ongoing American chess renaissance, and his recognition by Forbes Magazine is well-deserved.
Fabiano Caruana winning the bronze medal for board 1 with gold and silver winners, Baadur Jobava and Perez Leinier Dominguez. Photo: Maria Emelianova, Official WebsiteFabiano Caruana winning the bronze medal for board 1 at the Olympiad. Photo: Maria Emelianova
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