17-year-old chess player Torezhan Seidolla from Astana took part in Paris Men’s Fashion Week, representing Dior brand, El.kz reports citing the press service of the Central Chess Club.

He also signed with IMG Models, a major international agency.

Despite his modeling career, he is also a chess enthusiast, having earned his 3rd and 2nd ranks in January and February respectively, and plans to return to playing chess as soon as possible.