EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 5 MIN
11 year old to compete in Commonwealth Chess Championships
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Given time to play on YouTube, there aren't too many 8 year-olds who would choose to watch chess tutorials. But that's what Aarush Khanolkar did four years ago when he started learning. He clearly paid attention, because he is now about to head off to the Commonwealth Chess Championships in Sri Lanka later this month. Now 11 years old, will represent New Zealand in the under 12 category. Khanolkar spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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