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8-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Breaks Record by Defeating Grandmaster

Ashwath Kaushik's victory over Jacek Stopa marks a historic moment in chess, underscoring the rise of young talents in the sport.

Ashwath Kaushik became the youngest player to beat a chess grandmaster during a classical tournament.
Ashwath has earned the attention of some of the chess world's biggest names like Anish Giri.
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Overview

  • 8-year-old chess prodigy Ashwath Kaushik becomes the youngest player to defeat a grandmaster, breaking a record set just last month.
  • Ashwath, born in India and currently residing in Singapore, achieved this milestone at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland.
  • The young chess sensation defeated 37-year-old Polish grandmaster Jacek Stopa, showcasing his exceptional talent.
  • Ashwath's victory is part of a recent surge in young talents achieving remarkable feats in the chess world.
  • Despite his early success, Ashwath aims to continue improving, with aspirations of becoming a world champion.