11-year-old Mormon boy is Utah’s top chess player
By Charly Troff
For LDS Church News
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Kayden Troff might look like an average 11-year-old, but he’s not. Troff, a member of the Welby 2nd Ward, West Jordan Utah Welby Stake, is a prodigy chess player. Before turning 11, he was listed No. 1 in the nation for all 10-year-olds, and is still No. 1 in the nation on his quick chess rating for all kids ages 13 and under.
Troff has won many tournaments. But chess to Troff isn’t just a game he plays — he loves it.
“I like puzzles, and chess is like a big puzzle to me,” he said. He labors hard to figure out his puzzle by practicing hours on the computer and spending around six hours a day on chess.
Although Troff has accumulated hundreds of trophies over the years, the real payoff for him is the love of the game.
Source: http://mormontimes.com
This kid is good.