In 2018, she represented Bayelsa State at the National Sports Festival, ending up being the youngest athlete ever to complete in the celebration’s history.She later on won
three gold medals at the National Youth Games, making history by winning 18 out of 18 games.
“Chess is different from other sports since it makes me smart, smart, and stand out in everything I do,” Deborah said.Deborah’s accomplishments
soon acquired international recognition. She won the African Youth Chess Champion in Accra, ending up being the youngest Nigerian female gamer to earn the Lady Prospect Master (WCM)title.At the age of 10, she was appointed Youth Ambassador for Sports by the guv of Bayelsa State, and her achievements did not stop there.In 2023, Deborah attained one of the greatest milestones of her career when she became Nigeria’s female national chess champion at simply 11 years old, a record that could take decades to break. Presently, she is ranked as the top woman chess gamer under 12 in Africa and the 3rd in the world.She likewise delivered a remarkable efficiency
at the African Individual Chess Championship in Accra, where she stopped the winning streak of Jesse Nikki February and held Shahenda Wafa to a draw.Despite her hectic chess profession, Deborah stays dedicated to her education. She is presently in JSS3 and has kept excellent scholastic efficiency, even earning
double promo during her primary school years.Her mom, Vera Quickpen, has actually played a significant role in assisting her balance both academics and chess.”She concentrates on chess during vacations while taking her academics seriously during school hours, “her mom explained.Deborah said 2 people motivate her the most: her mom and famous chess champ Susan Polgar.” My mum has actually always been there for me and has compromised a lot to ensure I become who I am today,” she said.Looking ahead, Deborah has
enthusiastic objectives. She hopes to end up being a chess Grandmaster, possibly the youngest in history, and also imagines ending up being a medical physician and developing her own chess foundation to help young children discover the video game. In 2025, Deborah was chosen to represent Nigeria at the FIDE World Cup in Georgia, another major action in her rising worldwide career.