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Teenager Shocks as Robert Plant Joins Chess Championship
6 Aug
Summary
- Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant unexpectedly attended a junior chess tournament.
- A 17-year-old player faced the rock legend in a game of chess.
- Plant had to leave early, resulting in the teenager's win by resignation.
A 17-year-old chess player experienced an unforgettable encounter when rock legend Robert Plant appeared at a junior championship. Plant, famously known as the frontman for Led Zeppelin, was present at St George's Hall in Bewdley for the mayor's Charity Junior Chess Tournament. The teenager, George Walker, a self-proclaimed "big fan" of Plant and his music, was astonished to be invited to play against the iconic musician.
Walker described the game as good, noting that Plant was "really decent." However, Plant had to depart unexpectedly before the match officially ended. This circumstance led to Walker winning the game by resignation. The young player expressed his shock at meeting one of his favorite artists in such an unusual setting and hopes for a rematch in the future.
