Ulyanovsk chess player won gold at the world championship in the UAE
Chess player from Ulyanovsk Valeria Kleimenova won the gold of the world championship in the blitz among juniors under 20 years
Chess player from Ulyanovsk Valeria Kleimenova won the gold of the world championship in the blitz among juniors up to 20 years. The athlete beat her rivals at the international tournament in the United Arab Emirates.
The competition was held in the city of El Ain. 185 chess players from 40 countries fought for the title of the strongest.
Ulyanovsk athlete scored 10 points out of 13 possible, which allowed her to take first place among juniors.
Blitz is considered one of the most dynamic types of chess. Players have very little time to think about moves, so not only strategy but also the speed of decision-making are important for winning.
Valery Kleimenova was congratulated by representatives of the region, noting her perseverance and high level of preparation.
