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Text: Outstanding Literature and History
Edited by Excellence in Literature and History
●—<前言> —●
Zhu Chen, who has represented the mainland in major international competitions and won many awards, is the pride of countless people and the "queen of chess" in the hearts of countless people.
But when her career was in full swing, it was rumored that she did not hesitate to give up her Chinese nationality in order to pursue love, and instead joined the Qatari nationality where the rich are everywhere.
For a while, it aroused the accusations of Chinese chess fans, and the reputation also fell from a high place to the bottom.
So why did she suddenly make this decision, and was it really for "money" as they say?
●—<棋逢对手,情定中东男人> —●
Qatar, as an oil-rich country, gives the illusion of affluence.
But the practice of polygamy in this country is undoubtedly incomprehensible in the eyes of us Chinese.
A man can legally have four wives, which is undoubtedly a denial and debasement of women's rights in many cultures.
In this context, the approach of Zhu Chen, a talented Chinese chess girl, is surprising.
She once befriended a chess player in Qatar during her successful career and followed him to live in Qatar.
This decision has sparked widespread attention and discussion, and many people have expressed confusion and regret over her choice.
As a well-known Chinese chess player in the international chess world, Zhu Chen's move undoubtedly means that she will become China's opponent in future tournaments.
For Zhu Chen, this was a difficult choice.
She may have thought about the needs of her personal life, or she could have been motivated by a love of chess and a desire for new challenges.
Whatever the reason, her decision shows her courage and determination as a chess player and as a person.
This decision undoubtedly sparked strong condemnation from public opinion, but perhaps only Zhuchen herself knew that it all stemmed from her love affair with Al Muhammad.
The encounter in that Malaysian game was destined for the two to meet thousands of miles away.
So, how did these two people meet?
Source reference: "No Regrets in Chess: Wenzhou's Most Beautiful Life After Marrying to Arabia" - Zhejiang Evening News
●—<棋坛"天后"为爱远嫁卡塔尔> —●
In this world of material pleasures and freedom, it is no surprise that transnational love is no longer surprising.
But back twenty years ago, a pair of lovers from two completely different cultural backgrounds in their homeland and the Middle East.
Under the perseverance of love, in order to be able to be together, it is really commendable to overcome obstacles and finally become a family after hardships.
The lovers are Zhu Chen, a famous contemporary Chinese chess player, and Mohammed, one of Qatar's richest people.
Zhu Chen once went to Southeast Asia and Malaysia to fight, where the beautiful scenery and simple and kind people left a deep impression on her.
By chance, a phone call reconnected her with Muhammad, and before she knew it, the cheerful and enthusiastic personality and humorous language of the other party had accumulated a strong affection for each other.
In the autumn of 1994, Zhu Chen went to Brazil to participate in the World Youth Championships.
In the pre-game training interval, an unexpected figure appeared in front of Zhu Chen.
It turned out that in order to reunite with Zhuchen, Muhammad was willing to sell his beloved Omega watch in a desperate way, so as to scrape together enough money for a plane ticket to Brazil.
This unexpected plot couldn't help but make Zhu Chen's heart hot, and the two immediately looked at each other and smiled, looking at each other so affectionately that they could no longer hide the love in their hearts, and confessed each other's hearts on the spot.
But this relationship between each other has been bumpy all the way, and the stern refusal of the parents of both sides has become the biggest obstacle.
Muhammad is originally from the Middle East, and his family has been practicing polygamy for generations.
And Zhu Chen firmly only wants to be married to Muhammad forever, on the other hand, how can they want their daughters to marry and wander away in a foreign land.
But their daughter was willing in every possible way, and they had no choice but to support it.
In 2000, with the blessings of all their relatives and friends, they walked into the palace of marriage hand in hand.
Life after marriage is not all smooth sailing, cultural barriers, language barriers, and differences in living habits have made the two go through many twists and turns, but their dedication to love has supported them all the way.
Soon after marriage, she gave birth to two daughters, and in her opinion, she was already very happy.
even jokingly said that he wanted to call his best friend over to live together.
The most incomprehensible thing is that Zhu Chen did not hesitate to leave her hometown and join Qatari citizenship for the future of her husband and children, which naturally caused an uproar in public opinion.
●—<与生俱来的棋艺天赋> —●
Zhu Chen has shown unusual intelligence and talent since he was a child, and has attracted the attention of his peers.
And the experience that really ignited the fire in her heart was the occasional occurrence of the game of chess at a relative's house.
At a glance, she was deeply attracted and resolutely decided to devote herself to it.
In less than a year, her technical level is amazing, and it is not at the same level as ordinary people.
With the support of her parents, she entered a special school and improved under the guidance of her mentors, quickly reaching the level of a professional player.
While other children were still struggling in their studies, she was already representing the region in various competitions, and her skills were growing day by day.
Becoming a master at the age of only 12 is a rare achievement at such a young age.
Not only is she extremely talented, but she also excels in academics, and she was admitted to Tsinghua University with excellent grades to specialize in her favorite subject.
But the frequent outings for competitions have affected her studies.
When her classmates graduated one after another, she still had many credits unfinished.
She had to change her major to ensure the success of her studies, but it took her years to get her diploma.
After going through the ordeal of her studies, she no longer wanted to get involved in more life events.
And during that period, she met the partner she had always dreamed of, and the two had a deep affection for each other and fell in love.
This girl is not only brilliant, but also legendary in chess.
She only came into contact with this honor at the age of seven, and swept the championship in just five years, and since then she has been driving straight into the palace, and was once known as the "Chinese chess saint".
At the age of eighteen, she became the Women's World Champion, breaking to unprecedented heights and causing an international sensation.
She is agile and agile, taking the lead in attacking when blocking, and actual combat tactics abound.
The title of "Female Chess Grandmaster" has long been in her hands, and her status and achievements are well deserved, and she is not on a par with Jordan in basketball.
Due to years of chess struggle, I met a good couple who shared weal and sorrow with me in my dream, and changed the second half of my life.
●—<结语> —●
Although she chose to leave her home country and go to distant Qatar, it caused dissatisfaction and ambiguity among the public.
In the final analysis, I believe she also made a decision after a series of considerations.
Now her daughter is also an excellent chess player, and she has perfectly inherited the genetic level of the couple.
What do you think differently about this?
Source reference: "The Current Situation of Zhuchen after Chess: Giving Up Chinese Nationality, Marrying a Foreign Prince, "Polygamy" Makes Her Haggard" - People's Daily 2020.2.11