
Argentine chess prodigy Faustino Oro, nicknamed the 'Messi of Chess,' aims to become the youngest grandmaster by winning the Aeroflot Open in Moscow. At 12 years old, he seeks to surpass the current record held by Indian-origin American GM Abhimanyu Mishra, who achieved the title at 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days. Oro faces a strong field including top grandmasters and emphasizes enjoying the game and improving his positional play over focusing solely on the record.
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