Chess World Cup: Young one stays, oldest moves on as Oro, 12, Igor, 65, represent level playing field in Panaji
The Chess World Cup in Goa features a remarkable debut by 65-year-old Igor Efimov, the oldest participant, alongside 12-year-old Oro Faustino, the youngest. While Efimov exited early, Faustino advanced to tie-breaks. Turkiye's 14-year-old Grandmaster Erdogmus Yagiz Kaan, the youngest GM, also secured a spot in the second round with impressive wins.
The Chess World Cup in Goa features a remarkable debut by 65-year-old Igor Efimov, the oldest participant, alongside 12-year-old Oro Faustino, the youngest. While Efimov exited early, Faustino advanced to tie-breaks. Turkiye's 14-year-old Grandmaster Erdogmus Yagiz Kaan, the youngest GM, also secured a spot in the second round with impressive wins.
