Prodigy
Argentinian chess prodigy Faustino Oro, known as the 'Messi of Chess,' is poised to achieve his third grandmaster norm at the Aeroflot Open in Moscow. At 12 years old, success there would make him the youngest grandmaster in history, surpassing Abhimanyu Mishra's record. Oro, a self-taught player, has already notched impressive feats, including defeating Magnus Carlsen in an online game.
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Six-year-old Hoor Fatima from Kashmir secured first place in the under-7 category at the All Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Chess Championship. The event, held at IDPS School in Sunjwan, Jammu, on January 30, featured strong participation from across the union territory. Her victory underscores her status as a rising chess prodigy.