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Chess prodigy, 15, becomes UK's youngest grandmaster

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The father of a 15-year-old chess prodigy from south-east London who has become Britain’s youngest grandmaster says it is a “great moment” for his son. Shreyas Royal, from Woolwich, achieved the prestigious title at the British Chess Championships on Sunday.

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Chess prodigy, 15, becomes UK's youngest grandmaster

Woolwich youth from India gains prestigious title at British Chess Championships

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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London chess player, 15, becomes Britain's youngest grandmaster

Shreyas Royal smashes his own target by six years

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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South London Press

Woolwich boy, 15, becomes Britain’s youngest chess grandmaster

To earn the title of grandmaster, a player must win a series of “norms” - a high level of performance in a chess tournament.

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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15-year-old becomes youngest British grandmaster in chess

Shreyas Royal's family struggled to remain in the country after his work visa had expired; they would have to leave the country, where they had lived since 2012. The young prodigy Shreyas Royal, just 15 years old, achieved a remarkable achievement this Monday, becoming the youngest Briton to achieve the title of grandmaster in chess. The award came after the young man achieved his third “standard” this Sunday (high-level performance that the pla…

11 months ago·Brazil

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