Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi was in for a surprise on Tuesday when 12-year-old Argentine prodigy Oro Faustino, dubbed the “Messi of Chess", coolly held him to a draw in the first game of their second-round FIDE World Cup clash.

The wonderkid, who’s already become a sensation back home, showed composure beyond his years against one of India’s best.

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Playing with black, Faustino opened with the Berlin Defense and matched Vidit move for move, refusing to crack under pressure.

Vidit tried probing for weaknesses, but the youngster stood fi

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