Russian chess player Shogdjieff became the youngest international master in history

Ten-year-old Russian Roman Shogdjieff became the youngest international chess master. This was announced on July 22 in the press service of the Russian Chess Federation (FSHR).

"Roman Shogdjieff has officially become an international master. The FIDE Council (International Chess Federation. - Ed.) awarded the title to a 10—year-old child prodigy," the Telegram channel says.

It is noted that Shogdjieff's achievement will be sent to the Guinness and Russian Books of records.

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