Faustino Oro

IM International Master

ABOUT ME

I'M FAUSTINO ORO. I WAS BORN IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, ON OCTOBER 14, 2013

In the middle of the pandemic, on May 30, 2020, I learned to move the pieces and, since then, chess has been much more than a simple game for me: it is a constant challenge that motivates me to keep improving. Self-taught and persistent, I have grown with every game and every lesson, with the firm conviction of reaching the top.

Achievements

With dedication, effort and discipline, Faustino keeps conquering new challenges in every game.

Titles & Rankings

Superior Argentine Championship: Historic double participation in the highest national category (2024 and 2025)
No. 1 in the World in all its categories: Sub-8, Sub-10, Sub-12 and currently Sub-14
Absolute National Top 10: Consolidated among the best players in Argentina
Argentine Sub-8 Champion (2021) and Pan American Sub-10 Champion (2022)

Precocity Records

Record of precocity when crossing 2500 ELO FIDE in the three rhythms (classical, fast and blitz)
Grandmaster Standard: Second youngest record in history to obtain it (Legendas & Prodigios, 2025)
Chess.com milestone: Youngest player to surpass 3000 Blitz ELO and reach the World Top 10
FM and IM world record: The youngest FIDE (2023) and International (2024) Master of all time
Historical ELO leader: The earliest in history to reach 2200 and 2300 points (in 2023)

Presence in the World Elite

Rapid & Blitz World Championship (Doha): Outstanding performance with victories and draws against "Super GMs" (+2700 ELO)
Tata Steel Tournament: Youngest debutant in history in the Challengers category (2025 and 2026)
World Cup (India): Historic debut as the youngest participant; advanced to the 2nd round against world No. 27

SUCCESS HAPPENS WHEN YOUR DREAMS ARE BIGGER THAN YOUR EXCUSES

Tournaments

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Last played

XXXIX Torneo Magistral "Ciudad de León"

León, España

Start : Jul 02, 2026

End : Jul 06, 2026

Finished

WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 - 2º Torneo Rápido

Lima, Perú

Start : Jun 27, 2026

End : Jun 27, 2026

Finished

WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 - 1º Torneo Rápido

Lima, Perú

Start : Jun 26, 2026

End : Jun 26, 2026

Finished

WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 - Match Martínez Alcántara

2 partidas rápidas 15+0 y 4 blitz 3+0

Lima, Perú

Start : Jun 25, 2026

End : Jun 25, 2026

Chess, with all its philosophical depth, is above all a game that reveals imagination, character and willpower

Boris Spassky

Explore updates on his progress and special events

Here you can learn not only about his most recent achievements, but also the hard training and preparation journey that makes them possible

Events
Fausti arrives in Rosario to close his tour of the country
He will be on the River Walk, playing with 25 young players
Fausti to close the tour of some cities in the country, sharing this passion that is chess with so many young people and adults will be on Saturday 08/08/26 in the River Walk, in Rosario, playing with 25 young simultaneous games.
August 8, 2026
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Events
Second Fausti exhibition in Mar del Plata
In La Ciudad Feliz, next to Visit Argentina
At the Gran Hotel Provincial, Fausti played 25 simultaneous games against young U-16 chess players from Mar del Plata and Miramar on 06/08/26.
August 8, 2026
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Events
Fausti proudly hung his GM picture on Torre
Torre Blanca places Fausti's photo on GM's wall
The Torre Blanca Chess Club paid a heartfelt tribute to Fausti by unveiling his portrait in the club’s gallery of great champions, where he took his first steps in the world of chess.
August 6, 2026
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