Lu, Oro and Gürel: How did the youngest participants fare in Wijk?

The Tata Steel Challengers tournament once again showcased the remarkable rise of young chess talents. Among the standout participants were three exceptionally young players: Faustino Oro (11), Lu Miaoyi (14) and Ediz Gürel (16). Competing against strong opposition, they demonstrated skill and resilience in their performances. We take a closer look at how each of them fared in Wijk aan Zee. | Photos: Tata Steel Chess / Lennart Ootes