Malaysia
A 12-year-old autistic boy in Malaysia is honing his chess skills by challenging passersby at his mother's noodle stall. Muhammad Nur Raziq Muhammad Nur Qisti offers RM2 to anyone who can beat him twice in 15-minute games. The initiative, which went viral on social media, has turned the family business into a makeshift training ground.
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