VOICED : La nina ajedrecista de Uganda

Fiona Mutesi, a young chess prodigy from Uganda, rose to prominence by representing her country in the Chess Olympiad in Turkey at the age of 16. Her journey began at 9, driven by necessity in a poor Kampala neighborhood where chess provided a meal. Despite a challenging childhood, including homelessness, Fiona's story inspired Disney. Her coach believes her tough life honed her aggressive and brilliant chess style. Chess mirrors life's challenges, and while her family builds a home, Fiona dreams of studying medicine.

At what age did Fiona Mutesi represent Uganda in the Chess Olympiad?

• 20

• 18

• 14

• 16

What motivated Fiona to start playing chess?

• Her love for the game

• The free meals provided by the chess club

• Her family's tradition

• A school project

What significant event happened to Fiona at the age of 6?

• She was evicted from her home

• She moved to a new city

• She started school

• She won her first chess tournament

How did Fiona's coach view her challenging life experiences?

• As a hindrance to her chess career

• As irrelevant to her chess skills

• As a distraction from her studies

• As a reason for her aggressive and brilliant chess style

What are Fiona's future aspirations?

• To return to school and become a doctor

• To become a professional chess player

• To travel the world

• To start a chess club