Nine-Year-Old Ethan Pang Becomes Youngest Player to Cross 2200-barrier and Earn Candidate Master Title

Nine-year-old Ethan Pang from London, U.K., has taken the chess world by storm with his recent accomplishments. Pang, a student at Westminster Under School, has become the youngest player ever to cross the 2200-barrier and earn the title of candidate master.

In just a few months, Pang has gained an impressive 334 rating points, skyrocketing from 1878 to 2212. His latest success includes scoring 3/4 in the EACU County Team Championship and defeating GM Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus in the ChessKid Youth Championship.

Pang’s father, Raymond Pang, attributes his son’s success to consistent practice and the opportunity to compete against strong players. The pandemic played a significant role in Ethan’s chess development, allowing him to delve deeper into his passion through online resources like Chess.com and ChessKid videos.

With a strong sense of direction and determination, Ethan Pang continues to push himself to improve in chess. His next challenge is the British Chess Championship in July, where he has received a wild card entry.

As Ethan Pang’s chess journey unfolds, he remains focused on his love for the game and his family’s unwavering support. Congratulations to this young chess prodigy on his remarkable achievements!