If you have traveled around Australia to chess tournaments, you would have undoubtedly encountered the wonderful and bubbly Lillian. Always running around with a big smile on her face, whether she has won or lost. With the incredible support from her mother, who is also super friendly, they have visited almost every state.
So when Lillian showed up in Adelaide to play in the Junior Masters, it was time to sit down with her and ask her some questions.
Chesslife: What is your current rating?
Lillian: My current FIDE rating is 1680 and my ACF rating is 1626.
Chesslife: Where are you from and how old are you?
Lillian: I’m from Melbourne and I am 12 years old turning 13 on Christmas.
Chesslife: How old were you when you learned how to play chess?
Chesslife: How much chess do you practice and study during the week?
Chesslife: What is your favourite chess player?
Chesslife: What is the Victorian Junior chess League like?
Chesslife: What has chess taught you?
Chesslife: How do you think chess has helped you socially, mentally and at school?
Lillian: I learn to look at life from different perspectives as well as when I am communicating. It also helps me to look deeper than what’s on the surface.
Chesslife: What is your most memorable game?
Lu, Lillian–Baltazer, A.1–0
Chesslife: What advice would you give Australian Junior Chess players?
Lillian: Always remain positive no matter the result because if you persist then one day you will outplay them all!
