JAKARTA - The chess duel of Dewa Kipas aka Dadang Subur Vs Grand Master (GM) Irene Sukandar was broadcast on YouTuber #CloseTheDoor Deddy Corbuzier. Apart from chess matches, there are other figures who steal the attention of the public.

She is Chelsie Monica who is a commentator or caster in the friendly match. Together with GM Sutanto Megaranto, the two of them analyzed and gave exciting comments from the match between Dewa Kipas and GM Irene Sukandar.

Her beautiful face managed to make the public curious about her figure. The following is some information that VOI has successfully summarized from Instagram @chelsie.monica.

1. Playing chess since childhood

The athlete whose full name is Chelsie Monica Ignesias Sihite is one of the best Indonesian female chess players born in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, on November 2, 1995. Chelsie's interest in chess has been shown since she was 3 years old.

2. Ranked 3rd in Indonesian Female Chess

Chelsie is an Indonesian chess player who has earned the title of Master International Woman (MIW). At a young age, Chelsie has even been ranked 3rd as an Indonesian female chess player.

Chelsie wins silver medal at Sea Games 2019 (Instagram @ chelsie.monica)

A series of achievements by Chelsie include 2nd place in the ASEAN Age Group Chess Championship in Thailand 2005, 2nd place at the 6th World School Chess Festival in Singapore 2006, 2nd place in the ASEAN Age Group Chess Championship in Indonesia 2006, Champion of the World School Chess Championship in Singapore 2008, ASEAN Champion Age Group Girl Under-16 in the Philippines 2011 to 1st Place in the Governor of Chelyabinsk Chess Tournament, Russia, 2011.

3. Graduates from Perbanas SI Management

Chelsie Graduation from Perbanas Institute (@chelsie.monica)

Chelsie is a graduate of the Perbanas Institute which was officially graduated in February 2020. Reporting from Fabfit, Chelsie Monica has a style of playing chess that is diligent in making strategies between her pieces.

"Diligent in practicing, analyzing losses and others. Patience in competing. A high IQ can be a good support to become a chess player, but it is not a guarantee if it is not accompanied by other efforts," said Chelsie.

4. Queen's Gambit Indonesia

Instagram @ chelsie.monica

Apart from GM Irene Sukandar, many netizens have nicknamed Chelsie the Gambit Queen. Not a few netizens also wanted to watch Chelsie playing chess.


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