The Queen of Katwe is a "remarkable" (NPR) and "riveting" ( New York Post) book that shows how "Phiona's story transcends the limitations of the chessboard" (Robert Hess, US Grandmaster). But to reach that goal, she must grapple with everyday life in one of the world's most unstable coun-tries. Now a Woman Candidate Master-the first female titled player in her country's history-Phiona dreams of becoming a Grandmaster, the most elite level in chess.
Of these kids, one girl stood out as an immense talent: Phiona.īy the age of eleven Phiona was her country's junior champion, and at fifteen, the national champion. At first children came for a free bowl of porridge, but many grew to love the game that-like their daily lives-requires persevering against great obstacles. Laying a chess-board in the dirt, Robert began to teach. Katende, a war refugee turned missionary, had an improbable dream: to empower kids in the Katwe slum through chess-a game so foreign there is no word for it in their native language. Already optioned for film by Disney directed by Mira Nair, The Queen of Katwe is the inspirational story of a teenage girl from one of. One day in 2005 while searching for food, nine-year-old Ugandan Phiona Mutesi followed her brother to a dusty veranda where she met Robert Katende. The Queen of Katwe: One Girl's Triumphant Path to Becoming a Chess Champion Paperback Octoby Tim Crothers (Author) 556 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 11.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 19.99 20 Used from 3.61 4 Collectible from 17.
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