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    Rising Chess Star: Patryk Cieślak Crowned U14 World Champion

    Patryk Cieślak, 14, crowned U14 World Chess Champion, achieves global fame after just five years of playing chess.

    Polish chess prodigy Patryk Cieślak, representing Hetman GKS Katowice, has achieved a stunning milestone by becoming the U14 World Chess Champion in Florianópolis, Brazil. This follows his triumph as the European Champion in the U12 category two years ago, cementing his status as a young talent to watch.

    Remarkable Achievements in Record Time
    Patryk’s chess journey began only five years ago at the age of nine. In this short span, he has amassed remarkable accolades, including his first Polish Championship medal in 2020, where he placed third in the U10 blitz category. By his twelfth birthday, he had already claimed a European title and defeated his first grandmaster.

    A Bright Future Ahead
    With a FIDE ranking of 2376, Patryk now stands among the top 80 Polish players, a feat few achieve so young. His rapid ascent in the chess world highlights his extraordinary talent and dedication, offering a glimpse of even greater achievements to come.

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