Heljä Lehtinen

How did you start to play chess?
When I was little my mom taught me the rules. Later my friend started playing in a chess club that was organised in our school and because I already knew the rules I decided to join her.

What age, which year?
I started to play chess about at the age of 10 around 2014. In 2017 I started playing in local tournaments.

What is your best achievement in chess so far, and when?
I think my biggest achievement in chess was when I won silver in Finnish Women’s championship few months ago.

What is your target in chess?
My target in chess is to play good moves and get to play in Women’s Chess Olympiad.

What else chess has taught to you, except playing chess?
Chess has taught me many things. One of them is to be more patient.