Sandra Omoruyi Aims Higher After World Rapid Chess Win
Sandra Omoruyi, a promising chess player, attributes her success to her chess family, where her father was her first coach. Currently coached by Edward Eguavoe Evbuomwan, she has received guidance from several other coaches.
After winning the MVP at the Youth Games, she began to pursue chess more seriously, aiming for titles like the World Amateur Championship. Omoruyi faces challenges such as financial constraints and insecurity in Nigeria, which limit her tournament participation.
Her rigorous training schedule involves 10 to 16 hours daily, focusing on tactical puzzles and practice games to prepare for competitions. Despite a rocky start at the Blitz event, where she lost her first three games, she managed to reset her mindset and ultimately succeeded.
Omoruyi emphasizes the importance of discipline, family support, and mental resilience in her chess journey.
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