Ivy Claire Amoko

Ivy Claire Amoko is a Ugandan chess player, she was born on 3 May 1987. In 2014, she was the first woman to become a Woman Fide Master in East Africa.

Quotes

 * If you don’t fight you can’t get it.
 * From Slum Girl to World Chess Prodigy. IPSNews. (May 28, 2013)
 * I like chess because it involves planning.
 * From Slum Girl to World Chess Prodigy. IPSNews. (May 28, 2013)
 * I never believed I’d become an inspiration to other people.
 * From Slum Girl to World Chess Prodigy. IPSNews. (May 28, 2013)
 * As I played, I only target registering victories, It never crossed my mind I would land the Fide Master title. Upon being announced, I felt honored.
 * KNOW YOUR STARS: Ivy Amoko – The 1st East Africa Female Chess Fide Master. Kawowo. (January 23, 2015)