Marat Askerov

How did you start to play chess? What age, which year?
Dad taught me to play chess and gave it to the sports section when I was 5 years old. Since then I have been happy to practice it professionally.

What is your best achievement in chess so far, and when?
My best achievements are the 1st place in the team champ of Russia in 2015; 4th place in the personal child champ of Russia in 2017;

What is your target in chess?
FIDE master title in 2016.

What else chess has taught to you, except playing chess?
I love chess and want to achieve the greatest success possible. Chess taught me to persistently go to my goal and achieve it.