'I was beating adults at chess when I was eight'
Summary
Ethan, a 13-year-old chess player from east Belfast, recently became the youngest Ulster chess champion ever by beating adult players. He has represented Ireland in chess competitions and plans to continue improving his skills to become an Irish champion and grandmaster.Key Facts
- Ethan started playing chess at six years old after seeing someone play.
- At eight or nine, he was already winning against adults.
- He plays for Strand Chess Club in east Belfast.
- He recently won the Ulster chess championship, beating players aged 30 to 65.
- Ethan has represented Ireland in various international tournaments like in Paris, the Netherlands, Germany, and Estonia.
- His family supports him, but neither parent plays chess.
- A club member described Ethan as a tough and mature player for his age.
- Ethan’s goals include becoming the Irish champion and achieving the grandmaster title.
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