Local chess players as young as six took part in two Asian tournaments that saw Singapore crown its first international master (IM) in over 10 years.
Tin Jingyao, 15, became the second youngest Singaporean to attain the open age IM title, one step lower than the highest rank of grand master.
Jingyao triumphed in the open under-20 division in the 16th Asean+ Age Group Chess Championships (AAG), achieving Singapore’s first individual gold in that age category.
Team Singapore came third in the overall medal tally with 11 gold medals, 11 silver and 22 bronze.