Anastasia Keinänen

What is your favorite chess book?
- I don't have a favourite chess book, but I prefer chess books where you can see games with players' own commentaries. 

Do you have a role model in chess? If so, who?
- I think that my role model in chess is like Judit Polgar, I like her aggressive playing style. 

What is your best chess experience so far?
- I had my birthday at the Chess Olympiad 2014 in Tromso and I got a picture with Garry Kasparov.

WIM Anastasia Keinänen
Finland
Photo: Panu Laine

What are your expectations for the tournament?
- I am waiting for interesting games and trying to get the WGM norm if it is possible. 

What do you enjoy most about chess?
- I enjoy preparing for the games. I really like to search games, analysing opponents strengths and weaknesses. The process of playing chess is very nice for me.