# Faustino Oro chess competition performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/faustino-oro-chess-competition-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-08T17:21:41.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Argentine chess prodigy Faustino Oro has demonstrated significant competitive success in high-level matches. In late August 2026, the 12-year-old Grandmaster defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in an individual blitz game during an online series on Chess.com. Although Carlsen won the overall series 4-1, Oro’s victory underscored his status as a rising talent in the sport.

By early September 2026, Oro transitioned to live competition at the Legends & Prodigies II tournament in Madrid. He maintained an undefeated record through the first three rounds, securing a victory against Diego Flores and draws against Pepe Cuenca Jiménez and David Antón Guijarro. Following these rounds, Oro shared the tournament lead with Antón Guijarro.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Faustino Oro remains undefeated at Madrid chess tournament

Argentine chess prodigy Faustino Oro remains undefeated at the Legends & Prodigies tournament in Madrid, sharing the lead with David Antón Guijarro after three rounds.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faustino-oro-remains-undefeated-at-madrid-chess-tournament

### 2026-08-25: Faustino Oro defeats Magnus Carlsen in blitz chess match

12-year-old Argentine Grandmaster Faustino Oro defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in a blitz game during an eight-game online match, securing a historic individual victory.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faustino-oro-defeats-magnus-carlsen-in-blitz-match

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