Vesna Rožič facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vesna Rožič |
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Rožič in 2008
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| Country | Slovenia |
| Born | 23 March 1987 Ljubljana, SR Slovenia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Died | 23 August 2013 (aged 26) Burghausen, Germany |
| Title | Woman International Master (2006) |
| Peak rating | 2310 (July 2011) |
Vesna Rožič (born March 23, 1987 – died August 23, 2013) was a talented Slovenian chess player. She achieved the special title of Woman International Master (WIM) in 2006. This title is given by the FIDE, which is the world chess organization.
Vesna was considered one of the best female chess players in Slovenia. She won the Slovenian women's championship twice. She also became the Mediterranean women's champion in 2007.
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Vesna Rožič: A Chess Star
Vesna Rožič was a remarkable chess player from Slovenia. She showed great skill and dedication to the game. Her achievements made her a well-known name in the chess world.
Her Amazing Chess Journey
Vesna started playing chess at a young age. She quickly became very good. Her hard work led her to win many important competitions.
- She won the Slovenian women's championship in 2007 and again in 2010.
- In 2007, she also won the Mediterranean women's championship. This was a big win for her.
Vesna also played for her country in many team events. She represented Slovenia in:
- Four Women's Chess Olympiads (2002, 2008, 2010, and 2012). These are like the Olympics for chess.
- Four Women's European Team Chess Championships (2005, 2007, 2009, and 2011).
- Six Women's Mitropa Cups (2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012).
- Four European Girls U18 Team Championships (2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004).
Medals and Trophies
Vesna won many medals during her career. She was especially successful in the Women's Mitropa Cup:
- She helped her team win two gold medals (in 2005 and 2006).
- Her team also won four silver medals (in 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012).
- Vesna also won two individual gold medals in 2006 and 2012. This means she was the best player on her board.
Her Chess Style
Vesna had specific ways of starting her chess games. When she played with the white pieces, she often used the Queen's Pawn Game. This is a common opening strategy. When she played with the black pieces, she often used the French Defence. These were her favorite ways to begin a match.
A Sad Farewell
Vesna Rožič passed away on August 23, 2013. She was only 26 years old. She died from a serious illness called peritoneal cancer. Her passing was a great loss to the chess community.
