Twelve-year-old IM Faustino Oro played his first over-the-board game with Magnus Carlsen at the Take Take Take studio. A video of the 3+2 game was published on the Take Take Take YouTube channel on January 10. After the game, Faustino commented on the match.

Faustino Oro

Faustino Oro

Argentinian IM

“It’s completely different! Over-the-board you can’t pre-move. Playing online you can flag your opponent etc. But I’m really happy to play against Magnus!”

Argentinian IM Faustino Oro holds all records as the youngest player to reach 2500 in Classical, Rapid, and Blitz. His ratings are 2516 in Classical, 2513 in Rapid, and 2547 in Blitz. Oro has two months remaining to achieve his third and final GM norm and break the record for the youngest Grandmaster in history.

Credit: Take Take Take