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From sibling rivalry in Goa to becoming the state’s second Grandmaster, 19-year-old Leon Luke Mendonca’s journey has been shaped by family sacrifice and resilience. After illness marred his Tata Steel Masters debut, the teenager rebounded with consistent performances to earn a World Cup reserve spot in Goa, underlining his persistence in chasing the next level of global chess.

Argentinian chess prodigy Faustino Oro, aged 11, won the Legends & Prodigies 2025 tournament, securing his first GM norm and remaining undefeated. He set new performance and FIDE rating records for players under 12, becoming the youngest to surpass a 2500 rating. Oro now aims to become the youngest Grandmaster in history.