Started my chess journey in 2017 in Rennes at the age of 21, introduced to the game by our class representative. Officially joined my first chess club in 2021 with the Echecs Club du Val d’Orge. Played my first OTB tournament in 2022 at the Grand prix rapide du Val-de-Marne Etape 3. Joined the Burkina Faso national chess team in 2023. Played my first Chess Olympiad game in 2024 in Budapest. Had the chance to play against GM Nigel Short in a simultaneous exhibition in Ouagadougou in 2025. My first chess book read was, Jugement et plan, Les échecs II by Max Euwe, a gift from a schoolmate. So far, have played chess OTB tournaments in 🇫🇷🇭🇺🇧🇫🇰🇪.

Besides competitive chess, my hobbies include running. Ran the Paris Half Marathon in 2022, completing it in 145 minutes. Currently titled as a FIDE Lead School Instructor, after completing both the FIDE School Instructor and Lead School Instructor courses. Delivered my first teachers’ training in Educational Chess in 2025.

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