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McKinney teen defends chess championship title
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway As Andy's skills grew, so did his family's sacrifices to help him pursue his passion.
A 16-year-old from McKinney has successfully defended his chess championship title. The teen, Andy Woodward, has a remarkable ability to recall thousands of chess games from memory. His interest in chess began at a young age, when his mother gave him a chess set at five years old.
His parents supported his talent, teaching him the rules and enrolling him in a local chess academy. As Andy's skills grew, so did his family's sacrifices to help him pursue his passion. Further details about Andy Woodward's championship win are available from NBC DFW.
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Category: arts Published: July 29, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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