A chess friend, a champion of life: @stugIV

Dear friends, Happy Easter! Today, my family and I are introducing some of the most notable members and friends of our club and community, as we will be publishing three articles simultaneously, we will try that.

A chess friend, a champion of life: @stugIV


A friend, a man of few words (direct), an optimist who sums up many things with a "no worries," a loyal member, a companion who joins in on all club initiatives, a very strong chess player, a champion who competed for the Australian Championship title, and also a champion in our club.

One day he told me, "I have a fifty-fifty chance," another day he said, "I'm retiring from chess." I feared the worst, and then this year he told me, "I won the most difficult game of my life." His return to the board brought immense joy to the whole family.

Part One of the 10-Question Interview

1. How did you discover chess? Who taught you?

- My mum had a chess book so i read it.Self taught

2. What was the first tournament you won? Do you remember that feeling?

- 2003 Tasmanian championship. A very great feeling at the time

3. Of all the opponents you've had, is there one you remember with special fondness or admiration?

- Kevin Bonham he has an account here. I think we have play a dozen or so times in tournaments

4. Which game were you most proud of, even if it wasn't perfect?

- A game against ian rout i have it saved in

https://www.chess.com/analysis/collection/rout-copy-2QGDsn6gW/4LM2H1BGWJ/games

5. What do you like most about chess?

- Not sure maybe all of it

6. There were times when chess meant something different to you, perhaps a refuge or a special motivation. Do you remember any such time?

I wanted to be state champion

7. When you returned to playing after a difficult period, how did you feel sitting down at the chessboard again?

- Felt the same

8. Did chess teach you anything that you've applied outside the club, in everyday life?

- To be patience

9. If you could give one piece of advice to someone who is just starting out, what would you say?

- Play longer time controls to get better blitz is just for fun

10. And this one's from me, as a friend: what would you say to someone who is going through a difficult time and is looking for the strength to keep going?

- You only live once so enjoy it

11. What physical activity did you do or do you do now? What other sports do you practice or did you practice? Do you particularly enjoy any sport?

- Cricket afl indoor cricket

12.  Of everything we've discussed, is there any question you wish I had asked you that I didn't? Anything else you'd like to add?

- I cant think of any

My friend, I'm not going to ask you, "What can you tell us about your training? What's your favorite club on chess.com?" because I already know your answers. StugIV has joined Facu's Twitch channel several times to train and play live games. We've trained together, and in the chat, he mentioned that he likes puzzles, adding, "I sometimes solve chess problems, but not very often."

And as for the Global Citizens Club (241+), we've recognized you on numerous occasions for your achievements, your performance, as well as your leadership and loyalty. Thank you, my friend

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