Australasian Chess Masters: 11-Year-Old Anton Smirnov Makes History
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Australasian Masters 2012: Eleven-year old school boy Anton Smirnov has just made history in Australian Chess history, according to Fide chess news.
In just completed Australasian Masters 2012 tournament the youngest participant 11-year old Anton Smirnov became the youngest ever winner of this traditional event. Anton is #1 rated player in the world in his age-group (born 2001) and has been playing chess for nearly eight years!
In the last round Anton met his toughest opponent in the tournament - his dad, International Master Vladimir Smirnov. After a big fight the game ended in a draw allowing Anton to win the tournament, collecting $600 for his effort, not bad for a Grade 5 student. The traditional International Master Norm round robin event had been held in Melbourne for the last 24 years.
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Hi everyone,
Australasian Masters 2012: Eleven-year old school boy Anton Smirnov has just made history in Australian Chess history, according to Fide chess news.
Anton with his dad Vladimir Smirnov:
Yes, they met in the last round and no mercy!
In just completed Australasian Masters 2012 tournament the youngest participant 11-year old Anton Smirnov became the youngest ever winner of this traditional event. Anton is #1 rated player in the world in his age-group (born 2001) and has been playing chess for nearly eight years!
In the last round Anton met his toughest opponent in the tournament - his dad, International Master Vladimir Smirnov. After a big fight the game ended in a draw allowing Anton to win the tournament, collecting $600 for his effort, not bad for a Grade 5 student. The traditional International Master Norm round robin event had been held in Melbourne for the last 24 years.
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see her personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com
Don't miss Chess Queen™
YouTube Channel
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