Ray Robson
American chess Grandmaster
Born
October 25th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Achieved the title of Grandmaster at the age of 14. Competed in multiple national and international chess tournaments. Participated in the US Chess Championships. Earned a gold medal at the 2012 World Youth Chess Championship.
Became a Grandmaster at age 14
Competed in US Chess Championships
Won gold at the 2012 World Youth Chess Championship
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