Faustino Oro Becomes Second Youngest Chess Grandmaster in History
| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Faustino Oro becomes Grandmaster | Achieved the title at 12 years, 6 months, 26 days (2nd youngest ever). |
| Event | Secured final GM norm at Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 (Italy). |
| Youngest GM Record Holder | Abhimanyu Mishra (12y 4m 25d in 2021). |
| Governing Body | FIDE (International Chess Federation) awards the GM title. |
| Players Under 13 GMs | Only 7 players, including Oro, Mishra, Karjakin, Gukesh, Erdogmus, Sindarov, Praggnanandhaa. |
| Nickname | Called 'Messi of Chess' due to Argentine roots & rapid rise. |