Saturday, March 23, 2013
9-year-old boy named chess master
DAYTON — A 9-year-old boy, just 17 days shy of his 10th birthday, is now a chess master.
“He is now the youngest chess master in the United States,” Driver said.
Awonder said he’s been playing chess for almost five years, and that he thinks it is “a cool game.”
He earned the rank by achieving a United States Chess Federation rank of 2200, said Michael Schauer, tournament director.
This weekend, Awonder said he didn’t set out to reach master status.
“I just try to do my best and I tried to play for a win,” he said.
Attaining the rank of master is rare, especially for one so young, Schauer said.
“Some people study their whole life and never achieve it,” he said.
According to the USCF, the title is awarded for life.
The local chess tournament continues Sunday.
Source: http://www.daytondailynews.com
Congrats!
Amazing kid. Play harder and become a great chess player.
How come the USCF isn’t reporting about this kid? Do they have something against an Asian boy?
Wow! Could be Hou Yifan little brother!