'Messi of Chess' graces Sharjah Masters, Giri and Indjic share 4th round lead

The eighth edition of the Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship, organised by the Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, welcomes Argentine chess prodigy Oro Faustino - widely known as the 'Messi of Chess' - among its distinguished participants.

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At just 12 years old, Faustino became the youngest player in history to surpass the 2300 Elo rating mark, breaking the previous record held by Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov by seven months.

Faustino, who is making his first appearance in the championship, has remained unbeaten so far, scoring one win and three draws.

He expressed his delight at participating in such a prestigious event, emphasizing that he is aiming for a new milestone and hoping to achieve an international title.

He noted that the “Messi” nickname serves as a great source of motivation, and he is always pleased when people draw parallels between him and Argentina's football legend Lionel Messi.