Tulum, Mexico — Thirteen-year-old Levi Kalani Alexander Fogo Esquivel has made history by earning the title of FIDE Master, one of the highest international distinctions in chess. The young prodigy from Tulum achieved this milestone following his outstanding performance at the Subzonal Chess Tournament held from April 13 to 20 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
A Rising Star in the Chess World
Recognized as a child prodigy, Levi is now the youngest chess player from Quintana Roo to attain this elite level, positioning him among the world’s top young talents. His accomplishment has drawn praise from chess experts and become a source of pride not only for Tulum but for the entire state.
The achievement is the culmination of years of rigorous training, discipline, and dedication, supported by his family and coaches. Several sports institutions have also played a role in nurturing his talent, which now serves as an inspiration for younger generations.
Levi Kalani Alexander Fogo Esquivel has solidified his status as a rising star in Mexican chess, with a promising career ahead.
More Local News
- Morena Launches 11 Municipal Races in Quintana Roo: Who’s In?
- Rafael Marín Confirms Morena Bid for Cancún Mayor in 2027
- Cancún Taxi Union Kicks Off 2027-2029 Leadership Election
- Mexico’s Environment Agency Rejects Four Major Tourism Projects in Quintana Roo
- Quintana Roo Tops Mexico’s Human Trafficking Cases, Sheinbaum Warns
More Tulum
- Tulum Tour Guides Train to Protect Ecosystems Visited by Tourists
- Airline Seat Cuts Threaten US Connections to Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
- Akumal Residents Say Tulum’s Garbage Collection Is Failing
- Tulum Foundation Runs Short on Medicines as Demand from Irregular Settlements Grows
- Sargassum Hits Southern Quintana Roo Hardest as 25 Beaches Report Excessive Levels

