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Teen Chess Pro Aims for Permit and International Glory | Lincoln News
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- Sep 6, 2026
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A 16-year-old chess prodigy from Omaha, Luke Hengen, just earned his National Master title with a 2206 rating—less than 1% of players ever reach that level. After standout performances at the U.S. Open and Denker Tournament, he’s now eyeing an International Master title and overseas tournaments like Reykjavik. Homeschooled and dedicating 3-5 hours daily to chess, he even postponed studying for his driver’s permit until after big events. Already a two-time state champ, Luke’s got his sights set on both the board and the road—and he’s already crushing it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1f63f1f9feea5552