 In 2009, he tied for second (third on tie-break) in his junior year in the U-12 Boys section with 8.5/11, despite only being seeded 27th.His success marked the first time since 1986 that Canada won a medal at the World Youth Chess Championships.In 2012, he placed third in his senior year in the U-14 Open section with 8.5/11, slightly higher than his original 4th seed.