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International Grand Master (IGM) Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son sent shockwaves through the chess world
Hanoi (VNA) -- International Grand Master (IGM) Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son sent
shockwaves through the chess world at the Cap D'Agde Rapid Chess Tournament in
France after beating former world champion Russian Anatoly Karpov in his fifth
match on Oct. 26.
The win took Son to third place in Group A, which should help him secure a
quarter-final berth.
In an earlier game, Son drew with Bu Xiangzhi, one of his main rivals at the Asian
Games in China next month.
"It's the first ever time a Vietnamese player has beaten the 12-time world
champion," said an official from Vietnam Chess Federation, Truong Giang.
"However, the winning move was just a moment of inspiration for Son, 20, in his
battle against the 59-year-old former world champion," he said.
He added that any player could lose a game during speed play with just one move.
Six years ago, Son became the second youngest IGM in world chess history at the
age of 14 years and nine months.
The 20-year-old started to draw attention in 2000 when he won the World U-10s
Chess Championship in Spain .
Meanwhile, Son's teammate, Le Quang Liem overcame the host country's Gharamian
Tigran in his fourth game before drawing with Ukraine 's Vasily Ivanchuk. Liem
scored
5.5 points that puts him second in Group A. The event has drawn 16 participants
divided into two groups. The top four from each will qualify for the
quarter-finals. The tournament will finish on Oct. 30.-Enditem
shockwaves through the chess world at the Cap D'Agde Rapid Chess Tournament in
France after beating former world champion Russian Anatoly Karpov in his fifth
match on Oct. 26.
The win took Son to third place in Group A, which should help him secure a
quarter-final berth.
In an earlier game, Son drew with Bu Xiangzhi, one of his main rivals at the Asian
Games in China next month.
"It's the first ever time a Vietnamese player has beaten the 12-time world
champion," said an official from Vietnam Chess Federation, Truong Giang.
"However, the winning move was just a moment of inspiration for Son, 20, in his
battle against the 59-year-old former world champion," he said.
He added that any player could lose a game during speed play with just one move.
Six years ago, Son became the second youngest IGM in world chess history at the
age of 14 years and nine months.
The 20-year-old started to draw attention in 2000 when he won the World U-10s
Chess Championship in Spain .
Meanwhile, Son's teammate, Le Quang Liem overcame the host country's Gharamian
Tigran in his fourth game before drawing with Ukraine 's Vasily Ivanchuk. Liem
scored
5.5 points that puts him second in Group A. The event has drawn 16 participants
divided into two groups. The top four from each will qualify for the
quarter-finals. The tournament will finish on Oct. 30.-Enditem
