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Rafael Sharon, the 2025 African Youth Chess Champion, crowned Junior Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 Zambia Annual Sports Awards.

Rafael’s remarkable achievement on the continental stage was more than just a personal victory it was a historic milestone for Zambian chess.

His triumph brought an end to a wait of over 15 years for Zambia to secure a gold medal in the U18 category at the African Youth Chess Championship, marking a proud and defining moment for the nation.

This latest accolade is a testament to Rafael’s dedication, discipline, and growing influence in African chess. He continues to inspire a new generation of young players across the continent with his commitment to excellence and competitive spirit.

The African Chess Confederation wishes Rafael every success as he sets his sights on achieving the prestigious Grandmaster (GM) title by 2027.

The future is undoubtedly bright, and the entire African chess community stands firmly behind him on this journey.

When the world’s best chess player meets artificial intelligence, the board reveals the true story. Norwegian legend Magnus Carlsen recently faced ChatGPT in a casual online session. Carlsen won convincingly without losing a single piece, demonstrating the precision of a world champion.

This demonstration highlighted the fascinating gap between human intuition and conversational AI. While the match was unofficial, fans enjoyed watching Carlsen’s strategic mastery outplay the machine. It served as a brilliant display of how elite experience still dominates in a pure chess setting.

Even as AI grows more powerful across various industries, this match reminded us that human brilliance remains unmatched at the highest levels. For chess enthusiasts, Carlsen’s flawless ex*****on provided a masterclass in calm control and the enduring strength of the human mind.

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