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Who is Sergey Sklokin? Meet the 12-year-old everyones talking about after one shocking chess game

A 12-year-old chess prodigy, Sergey Sklokin, stunned the chess world by defeating reigning world champion D. Gukesh at the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025. Despite a significant rating difference, Sklokin displayed remarkable composure and strategic skill, outlasting the champion in a tense battle. This victory, coupled with his prior achievements, signals the emergence of a formidable new talent.