But while it may be somewhat overwhelming for her, Mutesi's success at the game she loves is bringing joy to her family.
"Some of them cried. Years back we didn't have hope that ... one day it can happen," she said. "So they are very excited."
Ugandan chess star 'the ultimate underdog'
16-year-old scrounged for food each day for her family
Published On: Dec 10 2012 07:32:14 AM EST
Updated On: Dec 10 2012 03:40:08 PM EST
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