Fifth Grade Theodore Walukow May Represent Indonesia at Chess Olympiad

Pewarta : Reporting by Karel A Polakitan

Fifth Grade Theodore Walukow May Represent Indonesia at Chess Olympiad

Jakarta (Antara Bali) - A fifth grade elementary student of St. Fransiskus 3 School in East Jakarta, Theodore Paulina Walukow, may represent Indonesia at the Student Chess Olympiad in Brazil on November 25.

"I can participate in the competition (in Brazil) if I win the National Student Chess Olympiad (O2SN)," she said.

To achieve her goal, Walukow revealed that she trains two to three hours a day but does not comprise on her schoolwork.

"Studies are my main priority. Although I have a talent in chess, my primary target is still to do well in school. I wish to become a physician later," she noted.

Walukow further stated that a coach was helping her prepare for the event and that she had played against several national champions to improve her vision and strategy for the international event.

"My weaknesses show when the game lasts for too long. Chess requires very high concentration. The game is one of thinking and strategy analysis," she remarked.

Moreover, Walukow's father, Troy Vorgotha Walukow, stated that his daughter trained very hard and was able to compete with several national masters, including Jacobus Sampouw and Stanley Ingkiriwang, among others.

"Her talent was discovered when she was in second grade. I trained her after returning home from work. She did well, but still needs more training. I hope she finds success in Brazil," he stated. (WDY)
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