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Beyond the medals are two curious young minds shaped by discipline, learning and a shared love for chess. Their favourite openings, hobbies and dreams remind us that today's champions are still childr...
Age: 8
Board: Board Four
Tournament score: 8/8
Favourite school subject: Mathematics
Subject he wants to learn: Physics
Preferred pieces: White
Playing style: Attack
Favourite opening: London System
Favourite fruit: Oranges
Other sports: Football, karate and swimming
Karate level: Orange belt
Advice to children: “You can achieve anything if you work hard. Even if you feel discouraged, keep trying.”
Age: 12
Board: Board Three
Tournament score: 4/8
Favourite school subjects: Mathematics and history
Preferred pieces: Usually white
Playing style: Attack
Favourite opening: London System
Favourite book: A book about Anne Frank
Favourite television series: The Queen’s Gambit
Favourite superhero: Spider-Man
Favourite place in Tanzania: “My bed,” followed by Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Advice to new players: Chess develops critical thinking, pattern recognition and time management.
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