Fifth grader wins world youth chess championship

Over the winter break, chess enthusiast Omya Vidyarthi, grade 5, took first place in the U10 girls division in the FIDE Online World Cadets & Youth Rapid Championships. The event invited the top players from the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe to compete. Vidyarthi was the top American player in her age group and competed with players from areas such as Brazil, China, Guatemala and India. Congratulations!