19 Dec 12
Originally posted by Fat LadyMy mistake, 1686 according to the 2012 list. I saw it reported as 2002 but like you say it may have been the Olympiad result.
Unless I'm missing something, her FIDE rating is just less than 1700:
http://ratings.fide.com/card.phtml?event=10000399
which seems about right, judging by her recent games. Also, her estimated age is 19, not 16.
She certainly wouldn't kick my butt in a chess match, I am a far stronger player than her. But that's beside the point, apparently she's one ...[text shortened]... 't imagine there's much call for that in Uganda, unless it's sponsored by the government.
Originally posted by Fat LadyIt's not like she had many options to choose from and decided to become a chess pro just for kicks. Sounds like that was her only way out.
What worries me is that she may be deluded into thinking that chess is going to improve her position in life.
There are ways to make a living out of chess without being a world class player. You can teach people who are even weaker than you. If you're among the best in your country/region, you can get paid to participate in some tournaments. And, if your story manages to inspire a few thousand people, you might score a book/movie gig. Sounds like enough money to improve your position in life, if you live in a poor African country.
19 Dec 12
Originally posted by danilopBesides, she already HAS improved her life.
It's not like she had many options to choose from and decided to become a chess pro just for kicks. Sounds like that was her only way out.
There are ways to make a living out of chess without being a world class player. You can teach people who are even weaker than you. If you're among the best in your country/region, you can get paid to participate in so ...[text shortened]... nds like enough money to improve your position in life, if you live in a poor African country.
21 Dec 12
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Originally posted by RJHindsIf you don't care what I think, then you or someone should take a poll of people who would rather you stay in the spirit forum and stay out if this one like you promised. I think you will find that the opinion of this jarhead us quite popular. People also want you to stop using an engine, but you don't care about that either.
I don't care what a jughead thinks. 😏
Edit written from iPhone... I'm all thumbs and auto correct is In full force. I probably didn't catch all the corrections
21 Dec 12
Originally posted by tonytiger41This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes:
"PHIONA MUTESI IS the ultimate underdog. To be African is to be an underdog in the world. To be Ugandan is to be an underdog in Africa. To be from Katwe is to be an underdog in Uganda. And finally, to be female is to be an underdog in Katwe."
Those who cannot do, teach. Those who cannot teach, teach gym. Those who cannot teach gym, run for political office.
21 Dec 12
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Originally posted by usmc7257When I was in the Army, we used to relate the intelligence of the Marine "jugheads" as about equal to the "grunts" or "ground pounders" of the Army. However, I have two brother-in-laws that have retired from the Marines that are pretty intelligent guys. One went from Private to Major and retired in 20 years. The other one could have been the top Marine enlisted man, but refused it and retired with 30 years service. I don't really know any real "jugheads" but the later one is my wife's brother and I used to call him 'jughead" behind his back. He is the same age as me. The former one is the husband of my wife's older sister and was already a commisioned officer when I met him. So "jughead" did not seem to fit him at the time.
If you don't care what I think, then you or someone should take a poll of people who would rather you stay in the spirit forum and stay out if this one like you promised. I think you will find that the opinion of this jarhead us quite popular. People also want you to stop using an engine, but you don't care about that either.
Edit written from iPhone... ...[text shortened]... 'm all thumbs and auto correct is In full force. I probably didn't catch all the corrections
P.S. So you are my "jughead" now? I can be brave from far away. 😏
22 Dec 12
Why is she not a chess genius? If never having been educated I worked out all of Newtons laws I would be a genius even if most educated eleven year olds had been taught them. That is different to then determining whether I would go on to become a professor. Not enough info to determine whether she is a genius but a hearty well done anyway.