Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Australia’s newest International Master, James Morris, who was doing a week’s work experience at Chess Kids.

James is a pale, young-looking 15 year-old with a keen mind hidden beneath a mop of unruly brown hair. David Cordover and I took James out to lunch and used that opportunity to interview him to find out the story behind his sudden success.

RJ: Tell us a bit about yo...