The rise of the brilliant Young Turks
The Chess Olympiad has a well-established history for revealing young talents on the rise, and while the focus in Budapest 2024 has deservedly been the astounding domination by India, other nations have shown glimpses of possible rivals for the future. One notable is Türkiye, whose team is bolstered by two teenage grandmasters aged 15 and 13. We are witnessing a golden age unfolding. | Photo: Mark Livshitz/FIDE