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Phiona Mutesi (born 28 March 1996) is a Ugandan chess player. She has represented Uganda at four Women's Chess Olympiads, and is one of the first titled female players in Ugandan chess history. Mutesi is the subject of a 2012 book and a 2016 film called Queen of Katwe.
Apr 21, 2021 · Phiona Mutesi is a Ugandan chess player and the subject of the 2016 Disney film The Queen of Katwe. Learn about her life, career, achievements, and best game on Chess.com.
Sep 22, 2016 · The Queen of Katwe true story confirms that Phiona nearly died when she was 8 years old. Her mother Harriet believes that she had malaria. After begging for money from her sister, Harriet took Phiona to the hospital and doctors removed fluid from Phiona's spine after she lost consciousness.
Oct 26, 2020 · For Phiona Mutesi, the Ugandan chess prodigy whose incredible life is the basis of the Disney’s latest undertaking Queen of Katwe, it means playing the game of life like a game of chess. Born...
Mar 23, 2019 · Phiona Mutesi at Northwest University. Photo by Eilís O’Neill for WBUR. Fast forward to 2019, Phiona Mutesi has since traveled the world sharing her story to thousands and serving as an inspiration that one can find a beacon of light in the darkest of circumstances.
Nov 7, 2022 · Phiona Mutesi is a Ugandan chess player. Born in one of the largest slums in Kampala, she is the three-time winner of Ugandan Women's Junior Chess Championship and is one of the first titled lady chess players of Uganda.
Oct 5, 2023 · Learn about Phiona Mutesi, who rose from poverty in Katwe to become an international chess champion and the subject of the Disney movie ‘Queen of Katwe.’ Discover how she overcame adversity, practiced tirelessly, and inspired generations with her story.
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