LatestChess:- Do you think our culture will be able to make it more conducive
for girls to stay in chess as they get older? What's needed to accomplish this?
Koneru Humpy:-
In my opinion chess game is more advantageous than
outdoor games for girls. Excessive physical fitness is not required in chess as
in case of other games. So, girls will be more comfortable to play irrespective
of their age. Encouragement and support from family is necessary to continue
their career.
Encouragement
and support from family is necessary...
LatestChess:- Judit Polgar is famously known
for avoiding women-only chess tournaments. Have you ever thought of doing
likewise?
Koneru Humpy:-
My concentration will be more on men's events.
However, I'll continue to play selectively in some official events in the
Women's section. Probably Women world Championship will be my next tourney in
women's arena.
My
concentration will be more on men's events...
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Humpy accepting
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LatestChess:- What are your views on
women-only chess events? Are they useful for encouraging more women to
participate?
Koneru Humpy:-
Now-a-days, women's events are also gaining
popularity. In the recent times, more invitation tournaments like North Urals
Cup are being organized in the women's section. Women-only events help a lot.
They will encourage more young girls to play chess.
Women-only
events help a lot...
LatestChess:- In India, Many young chess
players are ready to take a break in the education and they are fully focused on
chess preparations. What are your views?
Koneru Humpy:-
I don't think that taking up chess as a career and
completely neglecting studies will be necessary at earlier stage. After getting
certain level in the game, they themselves should decide their preferences i.e.
whether to play seriously or not.
neglecting
studies for chess is not necessary at earlier stage...
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Simultaneous
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LatestChess:-
What big DO or DON'T advice would you offer parents of enthusiastic and talented
chess children?
Koneru Humpy:- Parents shouldn't compel
children to play chess. If children are genuinely interested in the game, they
should encourage them. But, they shouldn't hurry to get results.
Parents
shouldn't compel children to play chess...
LatestChess:- How often do you exercise? Do
you think daily physical exercise can help a chess player to cope with pressure
and increase brain's ability to concentrate?
Koneru Humpy:-
I spend around one hour per day on physical exercise. Exercise is a must for
every chess player. As the proverb says, "a sound mind in a sound body",
exercise shows a lot of impact on brain.
exercise shows
a lot of impact on brain....
