Igor Misdaris, Fil-Am Chess Prodigy Earns First Grandmaster Norm In Dubai International Chess Tournament

Filipino-American rising star Igor Misdaris

Igor Misdaris, a 15-year-old Filipino-American chess prodigy, has achieved his first Grandmaster (GM) norm in the recently concluded Dubai International Chess Championship. A GM norm is one of the three requirements a player needs to earn the prestigious Grandmaster title, the highest level in chess.

Misdaris, who hails from Santa Clara, California, scored 6.5 points out of 9 rounds in the tournament, which featured 150 players from 40 countries. He defeated two Grandmasters and drew with another to earn his first GM norm.

Misdaris' chess journey

Misdaris started playing chess at the age of 5 and quickly showed a natural talent for the game. He won the US National Chess Championship in his age group in 2018 and 2019 and has represented the United States in several international tournaments.

Misdaris's father, Manny, is a Filipino chess master who has been his son's coach and mentor since he started playing. He said that Igor's achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game.

What's next for Misdaris?

With his first GM norm, Misdaris is well on his way to becoming a Grandmaster. He will need to earn two more GM norms in order to achieve the title, which is typically reserved for the world's top chess players.

Misdaris is planning to compete in several more tournaments in the coming months in order to earn his remaining GM norms. He is also preparing for the World Youth Chess Championship in October, where he will be one of the favorites to win the gold medal.

Conclusion

Igor Misdaris is a rising star in the chess world. His achievement of his first GM norm at the age of 15 is a testament to his talent and hard work. He is well on his way to becoming a Grandmaster, and he is sure to have a long and successful career in chess.

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