In the world of Faroese chess, a young star is rising. Eleven-year-old Lisa Xin recently clinched her fourth national championship title during the weekend’s competition. But this isn’t just a fleeting triumph. Lisa’s journey began four years ago when she first captured the Nordic Championship title, a feat she repeated in 2012 and again in subsequent years. “When she plays, she truly immerses herself in the game,” notes her coach, Haldur Suni Johansen. “She enters a bubble, displaying both strength and keen focus. There’s nothing that distracts her.” For far too long, chess has been perceived as a male-dominated sport…
Author: Faroe Islands Review
Høllin í Vestmanna (Burn-deildin) VÍF – Kyndil, 33-31 (12-15) Top Scorers: VÍF: Fríði Holm í Innistovu 6, Filip Jojic 5, Óla Jákup Gaard Olsen 5 Top Scorers: Kyndil: Erling Erlendsson 6, Niklas Gaard 6, Simon Højmark Petersen 6 A Thrilling Encounter: VÍF Rallies to Defeat Kyndil In an electrifying clash at Høllin í Vestmanna, VÍF emerged victorious against the reigning champions, Kyndil. Both teams showcased their skills in a fast-paced and tightly contested match, with the lead changing hands multiple times throughout the encounter. Yet, as the final moments approached, it was the home side that maintained their composure. VÍF…
Anna is feeling increasingly frustrated and weary, particularly with the prospect of attending school during the holiday evenings. Mette Telefoni has penned a piece that Kristianna Poulsen translated into Faroese. This collaboration comes from Nám and Bókadeild Føroya Lærarafelagið, set to be published in 2024. Meanwhile, Sanna Bæk Hoydal is busy with her studies.