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Faustino Oro from Buenos Aires just earned chess's highest honor at age 12, becoming the second-youngest Grandmaster in history. The young prodigy secured his final qualification by staying unbeaten at a tournament in Italy.
Faustino Oro from Argentina just achieved one of chess's rarest honors at 12 years old, joining only six other players who became Grandmasters before turning 13. The Buenos Aires prodigy earned his final qualification in Italy this weekend, cementing his place in chess history.
Anna Muzychuk received a chess piece on her first day of life, sparking a journey that led her to three world championships. The Ukrainian grandmaster is now competing in the prestigious 2026 Candidates Tournament.
When Nagalakshmi wanted to reduce her daughter's screen time, she enrolled her in chess classes. That simple parenting choice launched two world-class grandmasters.
A family in India sold ancestral properties to fund their son's chess career when he wasn't even an International Master yet. That leap of faith just paid off—Aronyak Ghosh became India's 95th grandmaster.
Roman Dehtiarov, ranked 126th out of 501 players, pulled off one of chess's greatest upsets by winning the 2026 European Individual Chess Championship. The 17-year-old Ukrainian defeated a field of grandmasters to claim the title and earn his own grandmaster status.
In a stunning upset at Prague's international chess festival, defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram outsmarted newly crowned world champion D. Gukesh in a thrilling sixth-round match. The victory showcases the incredible depth of talent emerging from India's chess revolution.
R Vaishali just became the first Indian woman in 15 years to earn a shot at the World Chess Championship, and she couldn't have done it without her "village" of grandmasters, family, and a 19-year-old bringing laughs to the pressure. From legendary mentor Viswanathan Anand to a cheerful younger friend who kept things light, her support team proves that even solo sports need teamwork.
Twenty-year-old R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Norway Chess after a stunning comeback from last place. The young grandmaster won four straight games to claim the championship with 18 points.
Javokhir Sindarov just pulled off one of the most dominant performances in chess history, winning the right to challenge for the world championship. The 20-year-old Uzbek grandmaster went undefeated at the Candidates Tournament, a feat never before achieved at this level.
Twenty-year-old Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time at Norway Chess, becoming one of the few players to beat the legend thrice in classical chess. The stunning victory puts him within striking distance of the tournament lead.
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is heading back to one of chess's most prestigious events, proving that breaking barriers young can fuel a lifetime of excellence. The 38-year-old Indian champion will compete at Norway Chess Women from May 25 to June 5.
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa claimed his first title of 2026 at Norway Chess after a stunning comeback that saw him defeat four champions in a row. The 20-year-old's victory over German grandmaster Vincent Keymer sealed a remarkable turnaround from the bottom of the leaderboard.
After fleeing Ukraine with just two bags and spending 30 hours on a bus to safety, grandmaster Anna Muzychuk thought her championship dreams were on hold. Then she got a call that changed everything: she had one week to prepare for the world's most prestigious chess tournament.
After dropping to last place midway through the tournament, 24-year-old Indian chess grandmaster R Vaishali climbed to the top to win the Women's Candidates Championship. She'll now compete for the World Championship crown, becoming only the second Indian woman ever to reach this milestone.
Indian chess grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu fought back from last place to earn a world championship match, crediting yoga and mental health support for her stunning turnaround. After her worst tournament finish last year, the 24-year-old transformed her game through meditation and sports psychology.
Henry Sue, who learned kung fu in the 1950s to protect his family's restaurant from racist gangs, will become one of only a handful of level 10 grandmasters in the world. After 67 years of practice, the 83-year-old Brisbane teacher is receiving kung fu's highest possible honor.
A 61-year-old math teacher just became the top female Scrabble champion in the UK, beating a grandmaster by over 1,000 points. Natalie Zolty reveals her surprisingly simple secret to success starts with mastering just two-letter words.
Nineteen-year-old Javokhir Sindarov from Uzbekistan just became one of the youngest players ever to win the Candidates Tournament, earning the right to challenge for the world chess championship. His stunning victory marks a breakthrough moment for Central Asian chess and inspires a new generation of players.
Two Norwegian chess players pushed through hallucinations and sleep deprivation to set a world record, playing continuously for over 61 hours. A new documentary shows how passion for the game carried them through their lowest moments.
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