Đinh Nho Kiệt is among Vietnam's leading hopes at the world youth chess event scheduled for 14–20 October in Spain, SGGP reports. The international master has a 2368 rating, fifth among the pre-event ratings in the boys' Under-17 section. Vietnam are sending ten players across age groups, with 11 Swiss-system rounds scheduled. His previous Southeast Asian and Asian achievements provide background to expectations, without confirming a medal at this tournament.