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The New York Times reported that Adewunmi had won seven chess trophies including the state tournament, where he outwitted other children.According to the New York Times, the young chess champion’s family are taking asylum in a homeless shelter in Manhattan after they fled the Boko Haram insurgency since 2018.
Tanitoluwa rating is now 1587 and rising fast and he is being compared with the world’s best player, Magnus Carlsen, who stands at 2845.His feat has attracted commendations from parents and celebrities. “And kudos to your hardworking parents. You all should stop by my office in Harlem; I’d love to meet you.”
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