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Interview with Maksym Kryshtafor on his path to chess stardom

I came across a remarkable 9 year old at the chess book stall of the Stockport rapid play tournament recently.  I talked briefly to him, shortly after he astonished the  other participants.  He won first prize in the major category without losing a single game. 

His name is Maksym. I later learned his fascinating story as a refugee from Ukraine, hoping to make a new life in England..

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