Shreyas Royal Becomes Youngest British Grandmaster

Shreyas Royal, a 15-year-old from Woolwich, has made history by becoming the youngest British chess grandmaster, achieving this milestone at the British Chess Championships in Hull. Royal clinched his final norm by performing impressively against top players, including a critical final match against GM Michael Adams. His accomplishment surpasses the previous record held by David Howell, who became a grandmaster at 16 in 2007. Meanwhile, another young competitor, Rock Yu, aged 13, emerged victorious in the U14 British Chess Championships, securing six wins and drawing against the reigning champion. Both players are seen as remarkable talents in British chess, with Royal's journey particularly notable due to his family's past challenges with immigration. Their successes highlight the growing prominence of young chess players in the UK.