Hu Rong Hua got champion in whole of China at the age of 15. Many others like Xu Yin Chuan, Xie Jing, all achieved great success at a young age.
On the local front, Huang Jun Ming got B division Champion at the age of 18 (If I didn't remember wrongly) Others like Ng Yee Hong, Kwok Kah Ming were promoted also at a very young age of around 14-15 yrs of age.
This year's final saw great chess skills displayed by Lin Chao Xian and Liu Yi Hao. The two of them showcased the standards of B division and both played magnificently. Whichever of the two of them would have been a very worthy winner and eventually Liu Yi Hao trimphed after a long battle, as witnessed by many people.
To certain people, it seems like every single occurance in the chess is due to some form of kelong/manipulation, etc.
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