Pia Cramling

We are proud to present the Chess Queen of the North, Pia Cramling! We are delighted that both Pia Cramling and Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez will be participating in the Lewis Chess Legends at the Archbishop's Palace. They are both warmly welcomed!

What is your favorite chess book?
- Pump up your rating Axel Smith.

Do you have a role model in chess? If so, who?
- Not now, when I was kid my first role model was of course my brother Dan who is 4 years older and the reason why I once started with chess.

Photo: Lars OA Hedlund

What is your best chess experience so far?
- That I met Juan during the International Tournament in Zurich in august 1984 when the oldest Chess Club in the world Schach Gesellschaft Zurich celebrated its 175 years nniversary, exactly 40 years ago!

What are your expectations for the tournament?
- Enjoy playing in Trondheim.

What do you enjoy most about chess?
- Being in my bubble when I am focused during the game, meeting people from all over the world and travel to exciting places together with my family.