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Indian boy wins chess championship in Asia!

 

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Recently, a young Indian boy named Gukesh won a big chess tournament called the World Chess Armageddon Asia Oceania Event. This was a very tough competition with many talented players from all over the world.

Gukesh is a very talented young chess player who has made India proud by winning the World Chess Armageddon Asia Oceania Event.

He is a great example of how hard work and dedication can pay off, even in difficult times. We can all learn from his success and strive to achieve our own goals, no matter what challenges we may face.

Important Details

  • Gukesh is only 15 years old and he is already a Grandmaster in chess, which is a very high level in the game.
  • He played against many strong players in the tournament and won the final game in a style called “Armageddon,”
  • In other words, he only had a few minutes to make all his moves.
  • This is a very challenging way to play chess because you have to think and move quickly.
  • Gukesh’s win is a big achievement for India because he is one of the youngest Grandmasters in the world.
  • In addition, he is helping to put Indian chess on the map.

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