I've been playing chess since age 7, and this long journey has taught me the essential routines for continuous evolution and always becoming a better version of myself.

My greatest accomplishments include representing Brazil in the South American, Pan American, and World Youth Championships across Bolivia, Uruguay, Colombia, and, finally, Chile, where I earned my title: Woman FIDE Master (WFM) at 16 years old!

After a pause from big tournaments to focus on my engineering studies and career, I'm ready for new chess challenges! What better way to continue than through coaching and tutoring? I created a successful extension course at the university open to the public (I had around 15 students) and closely coached a friend who was just starting her chess journey.

I'm also amazed by different cultures, so I'm fluent in Portuguese (of course! 😉), Spanish, English, and have an up-intermediate level in French. I hope to use these skills to help many more students on their chess journeys! :D

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