Nigerian chess prodigy uses game as tool for change
STORY: This eight-year-old chess prodigy is making her mark in Nigeria
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Ivie Urieto was first introduced to the game when she was four
As she conquers local and online competitors
Ivie also wants to use the game as a tool for change
(Ivie Urieto, Chess player)
“I go around giving chess because I want people to learn how to play chess so that there will not be crime in the world, the world can be a peaceful place and a better place.”
Her success has led to a surge in interest from young players, says a schoolteacher
And she's drawn attention from international organizations
(Clement Urieto, Ivie's father)
“As far as she is influencing children, I think she is also influencing the younger parents because, younger parents right now, I think they are beginning to help their children discover a special talent in them. It’s not all about chess.”
Ivie hopes to become a grandmaster when she turns 15