Moscow

Filipino International Master Mark Jay Bacojo has tied for the lead in the Russian Chess Crown Standard A tournament in Moscow after defeating a local opponent in the penultimate round. The 19-year-old from Far Eastern University also secured his first Grandmaster norm with an impressive performance rating. He faces another Russian player in the final round for a chance to make history.

February 20, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Twelve-year-old Argentine chess prodigy Faustino Oro is participating in the 21st Aeroflot Open 2026 in Moscow to secure his third grandmaster norm and potentially become the youngest grandmaster in history. The tournament, part of the FIDE Circuit 2026-2027, features top players including Ian Nepomniachtchi and Andrey Esipenko. It runs from February 27 to March 6 at The Carlton hotel, with games scheduled from February 28 to March 5.