Kairat Abdul-Malik

Kairat Abdul-Malik is a young chess prodigy from Kazakhstan who made headlines when he won the World Chess Championship in the under-seven category, becoming the first Kazakhstani to achieve this title. His remarkable performance in the tournament held in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia, showcased his talent as he finished with a total of 8 points, narrowly defeating his closest competitor by a single point.