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A 12-year-old boy from Argentina is taking the chess world by storm — and the internet can’t stop calling him the “Messi of Chess.” Faustino Oro, the youngest player to cross the 2500 ELO mark, has just qualified for the second round of the FIDE World Cup in Goa, where he could face none other than World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. From breaking records once held by Indian prodigy Praggnanandhaa to eyeing history, Oro is redefining what genius looks like. This is not just a chess story — it’s a revolution. A crossover between football legends and chess brilliance. India, the land where chess was born, is once again hosting the game’s future, and it’s more exciting than ever. Rupha Ramani brings you the story.

FIDE World Cup 2025: "Messi" To Face Gukesh? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

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FIDE World Cup 2025: "Messi" To Face Gukesh? | First Sports With Rupha...