The Economic Times

8-year-old TN boy defeats World no. 7 chess grandmaster under candlelight in online tournament

Sivakasi Chess Master: Eight-year-old Tamizh Amudhan from Tamil Nadu sat in darkness with only a flickering candle and his laptop screen lit by a mobile torch. Outside, heavy rain had caused a power cut in Thiruthangal. Inside, the Class 3 student faced World No. 7 grandmaster Vincent Keymer in an online blitz tournament. Calm and focused, the young boy delivered a stunning upset victory that has left the chess world amazed.