I have only recently introduced myself to chess, and I already have a passion for it. I play chess because I can relate what I learn in my games to real life circumstances. This is what I find most interesting. I was inspired to play chess after I had the honor of meeting the 2008 World Women's Champion, Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk. She is an inspiration. I'm also very inspired by Susan Polgar, Judit Polgar, Magnus Carlsen, Sophia Polgar, Humpy Koneru, and Hou Yifan.