11-year-old Evangelia Siskou is world champion in chess!

The world of chess recognised 11-year-old Evangelia Siskou, who makes the Greeks proud with her conquests

11-year-old Evangelia Sisko was crowned world champion in chess. She competed in the World School Chess Championships that ended on Tuesday in Rhodes, in the category of girls up to 13 years old.

She achieved 7.5 points in 9 matches (7 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw), finishing the matches ahead of 34 other young chess players and climbing to the top step of the winner's podium.

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