The mind on the board: the next generation of champions
How does a 21-year-old become a two-time Romanian National Chess Champion while excelling in her academic studies? Today we explore the "war of nerves" in chess, the impact of AI on the game of kings, and the life philosophy of a young leader who treats every move as a lesson in resilience.
Vlad Palcu, 05.04.2026, 14:00
In today’s Weekend Edition we kick off a new mini series – ‘Young Achievers’, dedicated to remarkable young Romanians, featuring our first guest, Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu, a Woman FIDE Master and two-time national champion.
The conversation follows Alessia’s journey from learning her first moves in her grandfather’s kitchen to her international success and her current pursuit of the Woman Grandmaster title.
Listen to her story as we explore the “soul” of the game, the growing chess community in Romania and the importance of constant curiosity.
