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Chess Prodigy Earning Big Praise

Twelve-year-old Argentine chess star Faustino Oro is closing in on becoming the youngest grandmaster ever. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen applauded his talent, saying Oro is stronger at 12 than football legend Messi was at the same age — a huge compliment for the rising chess phenom.