Coach and Founder: Samraat Jagdish Zagade

 I have always been fascinated with the game of chess. It all started in 2010, when I first picked up the game and was immediately hooked. I started participating in tournaments, working my way up from local events to more prestigious competitions. Over the years, I have played in more than 100 US Chess Federation (USCF) rated tournaments at different levels, and have achieved multiple state and national level awards including the Iowa state representative for national Denker tournament of champions. I am currently a class-A player with a rating of 1859.

My love for the game and my desire to share my knowledge and experience has led me to start coaching chess. I coach students both online and in-person, from multiple states and countries. I have been extremely satisfied and proud to see my students progress and achieve multiple state-level awards.

As I continue to improve my own chess abilities and achieve more success, my main aim is to share my knowledge and experience with others, to help promote the game and develop new talent. I believe that the more people who have the opportunity to learn and play chess, the better for everyone. I am always eager to help and share my passion for the game with others.