Antoaneta Stefanova’s Chess Journey and Politics

• Became Bulgaria’s first World chess champion in 2004 and won the World rapid chess championship in 2012.
• Active player at 45, led Bulgaria to victory at the European women’s team championship last year.
• Served as Prime Ministerial candidate for her party three years ago.
• Motivated by the strong young generation of female chess players in Bulgaria.
• Believes parental support is key to India’s success in chess.
• Missed classical chess education and working with different coaches.
• Honorary President of the Bulgarian Chess Federation, providing education and training for chess players.
• Excited about the new events and points system in the Global Chess League.
• Acknowledges the complicated situation in Bulgaria and the need for change.