I started chess at 12. Set a goal to become a Grandmaster by 16. I'm 16. It didn't happen.
This is that story.
The Grandmaster I Never Became . A memoir serialized here. 14 chapters. Launching in full August 2026.
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The Grandmaster I Never Became
I set a goal at 12 to become a Chess Grandmaster by 16.
I'm 16. It didn't happen.
This is the real story - th...
