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