Faustino Oro targets youngest-ever GM record at Aeroflot Open

2/22/2026 – Twelve-year-old Argentine talent Faustino Oro is set to compete in the Aeroflot Open in Moscow, one of the strongest open tournaments on the international circuit. With two GM norms already secured and the rating requirement met, the event represents his final opportunity to become the youngest-ever GM in history. The Moscow tournament brings together an exceptionally strong field, with Ian Nepomniachtchi, Andrey Esipenko and Daniil Dubov as the top seeds. | Photo: Argentine Chess Federation