How did 8-year-old Ashwath Kaushik beat a GM?
Ashwath Kaushik has just become the youngest player to defeat a GM in a FIDE-rated classical chess game, thanks to a discovered check. But it isn’t just about one tactic.
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Andy Woodward becomes World’s Youngest Chess Grandmaster
Although it’s not an all-time record, the chess world welcomes its newest youngest grandmaster, 13-year-old American prodigy GM Andy Woodward.
Andy Woodward: Everything about the Rising American Chess Star
Everything you need to know about 13 year-old American chess IM Andy Woodward – who just won the 17th Annual SPICE Cup tournament and qualified to quarterfinals of Puzzle World Championship.
Magnus Carlsen’s net worth – how rich is the the best chess player?
His wealth is definitely over $10 million, likely ranging between $20 million to $30 million. However, if someone suggested his net worth exceeded $50 million, I wouldn’t call them crazy. Why? Let’s find out.
What is Magnus Carlsen’s IQ?
Short answer: He’s never taken an IQ test and has refused to do so. Even Carlsen doesn’t know. So whatever number you read online is wrong. “I have no idea. I wouldn’t want to know it anyway. It might turn out to be a nasty surprise”, he said.