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8-year-old Living In Homeless Shelter Won New York Chess Championship: ‘I Want To Be The Youngest Grandmaster’

Chess is one of the few indoor games that truly challenges the mind. Some of the most brilliant minds in human history have competed in the sport. In the year 2019, an eight-year-old dreamed to join the ranks of sports legends.

Even though that may appear to be a child’s fantasy, this child had a unique narrative to tell. He was a Nigerian refugee with an uncertain future ahead of him. Even back then, he aspired to be one of the best at Chess, his favorite game. Read the full story here ▶