Zhu Chen is a Chinese born convert and chess grandmaster who is married to a Qatari Chessmaster Mohamad Al-Modiahki. She is now a Qatari citizen and represents Qatar at the international level. They met at a chess match in Malaysia in 1994 and it was love at first sight. Gien their very different backgrounds they both received opposition in their marriage from their respective families and even officials. Her marriage to Al-Modiahki created quite a stir in the Chinese media. They currently have a daughter. She currently moves back and forth between China and Qatar.