Interview with Maksym Kryshtafor on his path to chess stardom
I came across a remarkable 9 year old at the chess book stall of the Stockport rapid play tournament recently. I talked briefly to him, shortly after he astonished the other participants. He won first prize in the major category without losing a single game.
His name is Maksym. I later learned his fascinating story as a refugee from Ukraine, hoping to make a new life in England..
