<div>Help Me represent the Netherlands at the European Youth Chess Championship (U10)
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<div>♟️ A rising Dutch champion with a big dream
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<div>My name is Hans Pereira, I am 10 years old, and I have been selected to represent the Netherlands at the European Youth Chess Championship (U10).
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<div>Chess is my passion. I love solving positions, thinking ahead, and competing against strong players. Being selected for the Dutch team is a dream come true—and a big step toward my future in chess.
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<div>♟️Proven talent: my achievements
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<div>Over the past years, I have worked very hard—and I am proud of what I have achieved so far:
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<li>6-time Dutch National Youth Chess Champion
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<li>2-time Youth Champion of Greater Amsterdam
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<li>Competing successfully in national and international tournaments
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<li>Continuously improving my level through intensive training
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<div>These results show my dedication, discipline, and ambition to grow as a player.
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<div>♟️Representing the Netherlands in Europe
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<div>At the European Youth Chess Championship, I will play against the strongest players from across Europe.
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<div>This is a unique opportunity to:
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<li>Gain high-level international experience
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<li>Develop my skills even further
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<li>Represent the Netherlands with pride
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<div>♟️Why your support matters
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<div>Participating at this level also comes with significant costs. Chess at a competitive level is not only time-intensive but also expensive.
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<div>Costs include:
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<li>Travel and accommodation
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<li>Tournament fees
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<li>Professional chess training and coaching
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<li>Preparation tournaments
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<div>High-quality chess training is essential to stay competitive internationally, but it requires substantial investment. 
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<div>♟️Help me make this possible
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<div>I am raising funds to make this important step in my chess career possible.
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<div>Your support will help me:
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<div>✅ Represent the Netherlands at the European Championship
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<div>✅ Access the training needed to compete at the highest level
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<div>✅ Continue developing as one of the top young players in the country
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<div>Every contribution—big or small—helps me move closer to my goal.
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<div>♟️My ambition
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<div>I want to become one of the strongest chess players in the Netherlands and compete internationally at the highest level. This European Championship is an important milestone on that journey.
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<div>❤️ Thank you
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<div>Thank you for supporting young talent and helping me chase my dream.
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<div>Together, we can make this opportunity possible.
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Irene Vd Burg

Bé Keizer

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Ronald Marcelis

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