115 She learned the game at 19. The next year she became a titled player with an 1800+ FIDE rating. Then, several years later, WFM Perpetual Ogbiyoyo founded an organization to spread chess to girls and women throughout Nigeria. Now, she’s expanded her connection to the chess world by moving to New York City. In this episode, we talk about her incredible journey, including:

How she rose from complete beginner to Woman FIDE Master in one year.
A window into the culture and community of chess in Nigeria.
Why she created the organization Promoting Queens and its mission to empower girls everywhere through chess.
Her aspiration to become the first Nigerian woman Grandmaster.

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