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8 year old boy stuns World No 7 grandmaster playing online blitz by candlelight
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Published on 3 May 2026
A power cut could not dim his calm blitz
Eight-year-old Tamizh Amudhan from Tamil Nadu pulled off an extraordinary upset in an online blitz tournament, beating World No. 7 grandmaster Vincent Keymer. The moment was lit by a flickering candle after heavy rain caused a power cut in Thiruthangal. Still composed, the Class 3 student stayed focused, turning darkness into a chess highlight.
- Tamizh Amudhan beat World No 7 Vincent Keymer in online blitz
- He played during a local power cut under candlelight
- Heavy rain knocked out electricity in Thiruthangal
- His calm, focused mindset helped seal the upset
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