'Messi of Chess' Faustino Oro triumphs; Martinez, Narva win GCL crowns
Argentina's 12-year-old chess prodigy Faustino Oro triumphed in the U21 title at the GCL Contenders Knockout Challengers Round in Mumbai. He, alongside men's champion Jose Martinez and women's winner Mai Narva, will now be ambassadors for the Global Chess League. Oro's victory over GM Pranav Anand highlights his rapid ascent in the chess world.