ARAHAMIYA-Grant Ketevan

Born July 19, 1968 in Ochamchira

The world champion among girls (1985), champion of the USSR (1990), multiple competing in the tournament contenders
Grandmaster since 1987.

FIDE rating of 1 July 2001. - 2446


One of the brightest stars of the Georgian so-called third wave. It is her hope the Georgian fans, as successor Maya Chiburdanidze on the chess throne. She's a very early said about himself, winning the USSR championship semi-finals of women and becoming a master in 13 years! Followed by a brilliant victory at the world championships for girls in 1985 with a phenomenal result of 12.5 out of 13!

. Two years later she took second place already in the inter-zonal tournament championship of the world among women and first appeared in the tournament contenders
. Despite a disastrous debut (-7), it has not lost faith in themselves and each time has played better and better, becoming a permanent member of the tournament contenders. And yet it seems to me that it is in these competitions Ketino failed to show their best qualities. It is possible that blames her maximalism - she never goes to compromise and always seeks only to win! Because so often in her career series: most wins, but it happens that lesions.

She has a very aggressive, bright combinational style of play. From under her 'pen' came out, many beautiful, memorable parties. Especially dangerous is it, with white pieces - Ketino usually plays a relevant scheme and perfectly understands them. And her account a lot of male Grandmaster scalps.

It is impossible not to note that Cathy - great team fighter, always ready to go to the game at a difficult moment, and fight for the victory until the end and with any color! She - repeated Olympic champion in the national team of Georgia.

Like many residents of Georgia, Ketino experienced a very difficult time in his life, connected
the war in Abkhazia - in fact that is where she was born, there was her house. It was impossible not to worry for parents and relatives of two sisters. No wonder that in the game has been some crisis. Especially pleased that Kathy successfully married in Scotland, however, as both her sisters. It is always desirable to good people luck! A Ketino - very nice, charming man and totally correct opponent. I should add that recently ended in male championship in Scotland, where Arahamiya section 2-4 place. I heartily congratulate the - keep it up! Happiness to you and new successes!