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Christina Tao, our CFC youth coordinator has informed me that continuing his recent pattern of winning outright or tying for first in every tournament that he plays in, Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux has won the World Youth Chess Championship U18 Open. Victor Plotkin announced this in the World Youth thread but this is a milestone that deserves its own thread.
Congratulations, Shawn!
Also 1st GM norm for Shawn.
The first of many such norms, no doubt. He is really on a tear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Victor Plotkin
It's a GM Norm based on his performance (2615, 11 rounds, multiple federations), but is there also a GM norm (or title?) as part of the prize for winning?Quote:
Originally Posted by Victor Plotkin
I've looked online and don't see any prizes mentioned that are worth mentioning.
U18 Gold = GM norm. Otherwise, Shawn missed 2 requirements: average rating above 2380 and 4 (out of 11) GMs.
Really, an amazing performance, taking into account how difficult is to gain rating points in junior events.
I agree, simply stunning!!
Congratulations to Shawn! Very impressive!