Phiona Mutesi
Phiona Mutesi is a Ugandan chess prodigy whose remarkable journey from the slums of Katwe to international recognition was chronicled in the film 'Queen of Katwe.' She became the national women's junior champion three times and earned the title of Woman Candidate Master from the World Chess Federation by the age of 16. Mutesi has represented Uganda in several international chess tournaments and is known for her inspiring story of resilience and determination, currently working as a business analyst in Canada while supporting her family.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guyana | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 609 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 786,552 | 609 | $6,000 | 5$ |
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Guyana:
Phiona Mutesi is a chess prodigy who became a national women’s junior champion and was portrayed in the film Queen of Katwe.
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United Kingdom:
Phiona Mutesi went on to become a chess prodigy after joining Robert Katende's program.
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