10-year-old chess prodigy Tani Adewumi has his sights set on becoming the greatest of all time
Press
Published on: July 26, 2021
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis had a special guest in town recently to visit the World Chess Hall of Fame. It just so happens this guest will likely find himself in that same hall of fame someday down the road.
“Tani is the best 10 year old in the United States, hands-down. In the U.S. we probably have two a generation. Two or three kids (this good) every 20 years maybe.”
10-year-old chess player Tanitoluwa (“Tani” for short) Adewumi is the definition of a prodigy.
“Tani is the best 10-year-old in the United States, hands-down,” Saint Louis Chess Club Executive Director Tony Rich said. “In the U.S. we probably have two a generation… Two or three kids every 20 years maybe.”
News, insights, & Press
More From Beyond the Board
Press
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Presents “Charles Houska: Master of Play”
Insights
Learn to Read and Write Chess
Press
Janet Evra performs at World Chess Hall of Fame for ‘Love and Its Many Languages’!
Press
World Chess Hall of Fame to unveil new exhibition: “Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets”
Press
World Chess Hall of Fame to Unveil Exhibition “Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets” in January 2025
Press
New exhibit opening at Chess Hall of Fame (Clip: KMOV St. Louis)
Press
“Paws and Pawns” at the World Chess Hall of Fame explores kings and queens of the animal kingdom
Press
World Chess Hall of Fame to Open New Exhibition:“Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions”
Press
Donna Dodson at the World Chess Hall of Fame
Press
Three Chess Masters on the Sets and Strategy Manuals They Swear By
Press
The Story of Chess: Episode 2 [PBS Special]
Press
The Muny Premiere of Chess Makes its Move and Announces Full Cast, Designer and Production Teams
Currently Exhibiting
Explore the Exhibit
Traveling Exhibition: POW! Capturing Superheroes, Chess & Comics!
Currently Exhibiting
Explore the Exhibit