Dubai-based Rowelyn Joy “Kajoy” Acedo keeps her dreams alive of becoming a world-renowned chess player. (Photo from Jojo Dass)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – She started playing chess when she was four years old, taught by her father. She started joining national and international tournaments when she was six years old.
She has been working abroad for three years – first in Thailand in 2022, and now in Dubai – as a full-time chess coach.
If she could have it her way, though, 29-year-old Rowelyn Joy “Kajoy” Acedo would still be fighting in international arenas and make a name, but “kulang lang po sa budget (we lack adequate budget).”
“If given the chance, my boss is supportive if there are tournaments.
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