Nadezda Stojanovic
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the final press conference of the European Individual Women's Chess Championship 2013. Here with me is the new European Champion, GM Hoang Trang from Hungary, who drew in tha last round with Viktorija Cmilyte, and with 9 points won the title.
Trang welcome and congratulations for the title!
Our today's Guest of the day was Salome Melia, and there is one special reason why she was with us tonight. Not only that she drew with black, with the leading Hoang Trang, but with this draw she gained her second GM norm, with 7/9 and rating performance of 2641 points.
Nadezda Stojanovic
Salome, what are your impressions about this achievement?
Salome Melia
I think if a player is playing well, then norms and titles will come. Of course, this second GM norm is important for me, and I am very happy.
Interview - part 1
Interview - part 2
Nadezda Stojanovic
You were a player of attractive style. Even nowadays in analyses you seem to suggest moves which others don't see. Many people respect you for this.
Ljubomir Ljubojevic
I disagree with that. Everyone has their own moments of brilliance. Even a chess player who is not very strong can come up with new clever ideas. The main thing is whether he can use that moment of brilliance to achieve a good outcome that matches his clever idea. When I was learning chess, I did not have any computers to help me with their suggestions. I was trying to discover the secrets of chess with all my heart and abilities. It is different when you see an image on the screen and memorize it, or when you reach that image by logic and reasoning. Just like when you play the slot machine Dancing Drums at the online casino, you never know what you will get, but you hope for the best.
Today, our Guest of the day was GM Hoang Trang, who defeated Valentina Gunina with black, and took the sole lead in the tournament. After sharing some impressions about the game, she answered a few questions.
Nadezda Stojanovic
Trang, we have noticed that you played a few endgames in the tournamet, and you showed quite an understanding and good techniques. Is it just a coincidence, or you enjoy playing endgames?
Hoang Trang
I enjoy playing endgames and I feel very comfortable.
