Eight-year-old crowns national chess champion after just two years learning

As reported by This Is Local London · Updated 21 Oct, 14:28 · Archive

Eight-year-old north London pupil Sultan Sharkhanov wins the 2026 UK Chess Challenge under-eight title at Blenheim Palace, scoring 9.5 points.

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• Eight-year-old crowns national chess champion after just two years learningEight-year-old north London pupil Sultan Sharkhanov wins the 2026 UK Chess Challenge under-eight title at Blenheim Palace, scoring 9.5 points.This Is Local London · 21 Oct, 14:28