Faustino Oro, 11, Crosses 2500 and Secures First GM Norm in Madrid

Argentina’s Faustino Oro is rewriting chess history at just 11 years old. The prodigy, often dubbed the “Messi of Chess” back home, has crossed the 2500 rating barrier and clinched his first Grandmaster norm — with two rounds to spare — at the Legends & Prodigies invitational in Madrid. Through seven rounds, Oro has scored … Continue reading Faustino Oro, 11, Crosses 2500 and Secures First GM Norm in Madrid