Luka Protopopescu

Luka Protopopescu is a remarkable nine-year-old chess prodigy from Marseille, France, who recently made history by becoming the youngest chess player to surpass a FIDE rating of 2,200. Just days after celebrating his ninth birthday, Luka achieved this milestone, breaking the previous record held by Ethan Pang and Faustino Oro. His exceptional talent has seen him rise rapidly in rankings, now positioning him as the top player under 10 years old globally. Luka's impressive performances in recent tournaments in France contributed significantly to his rating surge, making him one of the most promising young talents in the chess world.