On board to greatness: Yu Tian holds a rating of 2412, which is the highest ever by a Malaysian and just needs to reach 2500 to become a Grandmaster.
PETALING JAYA: Will there be Chinese New Year cheer for young chess prodigy Poh Yu Tian?
It all depends whether the Sports Ministry or other stake holders are willing to come to his rescue in his mission to become the first Grandmaster in Malaysia.
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