A chess player;Africa and National champion, multiple Sports Festival and Youth Games gold medalist, records holder as well as Ambassador of Youths Bayelsa
It was a great experience, the first of its kind for me.
I've learnt lessons and it can only get better from here to Olympiad in Hungary.
The Chess World cup comes to an end and I'm happy to have been here.
Thank you
@FIDE_chess
Thank you Georgia
Bye for now 👋🏾
See you soon 🇳🇬
Success doesn't just come but through a lot of work. Playing at the Southwest Chess tournament at Recreation center, Gbagada, Lagos will serve as a preparation for the upcoming Olympiad in Hungary.
And yeah, this beautiful 😍 clothing is from
@_SarabyWema
. I'm truly grateful 🙏🏾
It's Time!!!
I'm playing Guinness World Record Holder for the longest marathon chess game and founder of Chess in Slums Africa
@Tunde_OD
in preparation to represent Nigeria at the upcoming
@FIDE_chess
world cup in Georgia.
Catch the match live here;
I have update o😀
Hardcopy of Simple Magazine ft Deborah Quickpen is out!!! 💃🏾
Order yours now!😌
Thanks to the team at
@simplemag_ng
Thank you to my school
@potterstouchsch
for the support.
Thank you
@OLChessClub
Thank you Bayelsa, my state and my fam on here😌
📸
@AfricaChess
There are many talented kids in the streets of Nigeria which if invested on they'll become world beaters. I hope my story inspires parents, guardians, governments, organisations, nigerians at large to take interest in child development. Thank you
@NTANewsNow
for airing my story🙏🏾
Accreditation is done 🔥
We're ready to go. The remaining is on the board.
It feels even more exciting to be part of
@FIDE_chess
centenary anniversary.
Yes, 2024 marks International Chess Federation 100 years of existence with numerous activities lined up but focus is the 🏆
Battle Of The Ages is here.
I'll be playing a chess match that might be the most challenging I've played so far in my career but could be the most exciting as well.
I'll be taking on Guinness World Record Holder and founder of Chess In Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya
#nationwide
The month of June has Deborah Quickpen as the face of Simple Magazine. 🥰
Up next is the face of
@Forbes
Magazine. 😁
By the way, I have a surprise for you all in the last picture. Try to tell no one please 😌
There are 24 hours in a day. In that 24 hours, there are 12 hours daylight. Out of that 12 hours, I practice 7 to 8 hours a day with just 4 hours left for other things, 7 days a week. I'm going through a lot to succeed😮💨
Watch my interview with Simple TV👇🏾
I was taught how to play chess at the age of 3.
I'm now a national and African champion and will represent Nigeria at the Chess World Cup in Georgia this june
Children nationwide can rule the world if supported in the sport they love. BTW, here I'm giving back to the society 😁
APPRECIATION POST
Thank you to Mr
@YemiEdun
for making this a reality,
@Tunde_OD
for the lifetime experience,
@abikedabiri
for the support
Full appreciation statement below👇🏾
X won't let me pour my gratitude by typing.
Now, we go to the
@FIDE_chess
world cup in Georgia to win🙏🏾
Battle Of The Ages is here
I'll be taking on Guinness World Record Holder and founder of Chess in Slums
@Tunde_OD
I'm a National and African champion. I've played the "Endgame" against tough opponents but this will be most challenging yet exciting chess match for me
#nationwide
How it was at the
@channelstv
interview with my Mum,
@Tunde_OD
and the TV crew as we get set for Tuesday's Battle Of The Ages.
The reactions on the face of everyone says it all.
Thank you everyone for watching
#chessplayer
#deborahquickpen
I want to especially thank my Mum, Daniel Ford, the organiser of Battle of The Ages and my host, Pastor Ayo Otuyalo for making my day one to remember.
Thank you everyone.
How do I use a chess board to design "HAPPY FATHER'S DAY"? 🥱
Happy Father's Day to all the Daddies in the house and potential daddies for their show of love and care.
To my Dad, you're my super hero and warrior. Thanks for always loving and caring about us.
#FathersDay
Hi. I'm Deborah,a Nigerian and African Chess champion.On June 11,2024, I will be playing a 3-hour Chess match against founder of Chess in Slums Africa
@Tunde_OD
in preparation to represent Nigeria at the FIDE chess World Cup in Georgia and also raise awareness of chess in Nigeria
A few things to know about the chess prodigy Deborah Quickpen:
1. Coming from a humble background in Bayelsa, her parents struggled to pay her school tuition, and she almost dropped out due to financial difficulties.
2. She started playing chess at the age of 3 after being
Happy Sunday to everyone.
I'll be live on
@channelstv
to talk about my journey in chess and the upcoming Battle of The Ages with
@Tunde_OD
Tune in if you can
Time: From 12:30PM you can catch up.
Thank you for the support.
#chessplayer
#deborahquickpen
@Tunde_OD
I'm thrilled and excited to come up against you on the chess board. It'll be one of the greatest experiences I've had. I can't wait for June 11.