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Seven-Year-Old Chess Player Robert Babakhanyan from Kislovodsk Qualifies for Russian Championship First-grader Robert Babakhanyan from Kislovodsk has joined the ranks of the country’s strongest young chess players. At just seven years old, he already holds the title of 2026 Kislovodsk champion and is a medalist at the Stavropol Territory Championship. The young athlete confirmed his high level of play at the North Caucasian Federal District Championship, held in Nalchik from October 25 to 31. After an outstanding performance, Babakhanyan not only finished among the leaders but also earned the right to represent the region at the 2027 Russian Championship.


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Seven-Year-Old Chess Player Robert Babakhanyan from Kislovodsk Qualifies for Russian Championship

First-grader Robert Babakhanyan from Kislovodsk has joined the ranks of the country’s strongest young chess players. At just seven years old, he already holds the title of 2026 Kislovodsk champion and is a medalist at the Stavropol Territory Championship.
The young athlete confirmed his high level of play at the North Caucasian Federal District Championship, held in Nalchik from October 25 to 31. After an outstanding performance, Babakhanyan not only finished among the leaders but also earned the right to represent the region at the 2027 Russian Championship.