Ray Robson

American chess Grandmaster

Ray Robson - American chess Grandmaster
Born

October 25th, 1994
31 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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