The Pearl of the Orient Triumphs!

After nine intense rounds of classical chess battles, the 16th Inari Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2024 concluded on December 27, 2024, with a spectacular victory for 15-year-old top seed, IM Poh Yu Tian. In Penang Island, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Orient," Malaysia's top teenage chess player lived up to his billing as the favorite, scoring an impressive 7.5 points out of 9 rounds.

Jan 16, 2025 - 09:30
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The Pearl of the Orient Triumphs!
After nine intense rounds of classical chess battles, the 16th Inari Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2024 concluded on December 27, 2024, with a spectacular victory for 15-year-old top seed, IM Poh Yu Tian. In Penang Island, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Orient," Malaysia's top teenage chess player lived up to his billing as the favorite, scoring an impressive 7.5 points out of 9 rounds.

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