John M. Burke

John M. Burke
Personal information
BornJohn Michael Burke
July 1, 2001 (2001-07) (age 25)
Neptune City, New Jersey
Chess career
CountryUnited States
TitleGrandmaster (2018)
FIDE rating2569 (August 2026)
Peak rating2604 (September 2023)

John Michael Burke (born July 1, 2001) is an American chess player who holds the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM). A chess prodigy, Burke reached an Elo rating of 2603[1] in September 2015. At the time, this made him the youngest-ever player to reach a rating of 2600 or above,[2] a record since broken by Turkish GM Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş.[3]

Chess career

2015–2020

Burke achieved the FIDE Master (FM) title in August 2015, and the International Master (IM) title in April 2016. He was awarded his Grandmaster (GM) title in April 2018.[4]

In January 2018, Burke earned his final GM norm by tying for first place with GM Denis Kadrić in the Charlotte Chess Center's Winter 2018 GM Norm Invitational held in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an undefeated score of 6.5/9.[5] In November 2018, Burke tied for first place at the U.S. Masters Chess Championship.

2020–present

In October 2020, Burke won the U.S. Junior Championship.[6]

In July 2021, Burke tied for first with GM Hans Niemann in the World Open, ultimately placing second on tiebreaks.[7]

In April 2023, Burke was a part of the Webster University team that won the President's Cup, its sixth national title.[8]

Personal life

Burke holds a degree in English from Webster University.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Burke, John M".
  2. ↑ "September 2015 ratings: Burke youngest 2600 ever". ChessBase.com. August 31, 2015. Archived from the original on September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  3. ↑ Svensen, Tarjei J. (September 30, 2024). "Erdogmus Smashes Record As Youngest Ever 2600 Player, Hero's Welcome In Turkey". Chess.com. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  4. ↑ "1st quarter Presidential Board Meeting 2018, April 6–9, Minsk, Belarus". FIDE.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  5. ↑ "CCCSA GM/IM Norm Invitational - Holiday 2021 GM/IM Norm Invitational Chess Tournament". chessstream.com. Charlotte Chess Center & Scholastic Academy. Archived from the original on January 9, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ "John Burke is U.S. Junior Champion 2020!". Chess News. October 16, 2020. Archived from the original on January 5, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  7. ↑ "World Open 2021 – Standings for Open". Chess Events. Continental Chess Association. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Webster University Wins Sixth National Collegiate Chess Title". Webster University News. April 3, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  9. ↑ "A Balance of Power: How Webster University Shifted College Chess from the Coastal Elites to Missouri". Webster University News. June 23, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
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