International Master
At 17, Lorenzo Perea Fruet from Málaga, Spain, has earned the International Master title and claimed silver medals at the U-17 World Cup and U-18 European Championship. These back-to-back achievements highlight his rapid rise in the global chess scene. Born in 2008, Perea's success stems from early talent and dedicated training in Andalusia's chess community.
Imeripotiwa na AI
A 20-year-old chess player from Astana, Amina Kairbekova, claimed second place in the elite Tournament A at the 24th Marienbad Open, completing her third norm toward International Master status. Her performance boosted her Elo rating to 2348, leaving her just 52 points short of the required 2400 threshold. The event in Czech Republic highlighted Kazakhstan's rising talent in women's chess.