Final Reflections on Brazil with Chess Campeona

1. What did you learn from the experience you lived in the Pan American
Youth

I learned a lot about chess in general from the coaches and going
over my games and the mistakes I made.

2. How many points did you win and what FIDE titles did you earn in this

event?

5.5 points out of 9, but no title.

3. For those that have never participated in a Pan American Youth, Describe
to us what you felt emotionally, mentally, and physically during the event?

Physically, I got sick halfway through the tournament, which
probably did not help too much with my play. Emotionally and mentally, I
just tried to keep myself focused and not linger too much on the ways I
could have done better in the games I messed up in and instead save it for
after the tournament was done.

4. When you returned to your country, were you given a party? Did someone
from your federation or association call you? Anyone?

No party. However, a few friends did contact me asking
how I did.

5. What national and international tournaments are next for you?

Well tomorrow, I'm heading off to the North American Youth Chess
Championships in Montreal. Usually I don't have two tournaments so close
together, but let's hope it just means that I'm sharp and ready to keep
playing.

6. What did you realize in this Pan American Youth that you need to work on
most?

Probably my focus and concentration. Sometimes I get good positions
and then just mess them up with one move. Also, sometimes I misevaluate
positions, which I calculate well, but then misjudge the final position I
reach.

7. For 3 weeks, www.chesscampeona.com, has been following you prior,
during and after your Pan American Youth participation, what did you like
about this project?

It brought three different people from countries together who all
shared a common bond in chess.

8. What would you like to tell our readers?

I'm glad that I was given the opportunity to participate in this
project and for everyone who followed our progress and cheered us on.