My name is Jacob Barragan I am 16-years old and going to be a senior at Lehman High School, located in Bronx, New York. I am interested is zoology and robotics. I have developed new skills in these fields, through my determination. I have done well, but I still hope to grow in this field …
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My name is Martin Salazar-Schuster, and I’m a rising junior at the Horace Mann School in Bronx, NY. I have an interest in business and finance, and aim to expand my knowledge in these fields through working at Premier Chess. Through the years, I have undertaken business-related endeavors such as investing in the stock market, …
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My name is Adeola Adeyinka, and I am currently interning at Premier Chess. I attend the City College of New York, where I am entering my second year as a biology major. As fascinating as biology is, my hobbies tend to gravitate away from STEM topics as a way to maintain balance. I am known …
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By Jeannette Seibly, Talent Advisor/Leadership Results Coach Learning to play and master a game of chess is not easy. There are many strategies to learn. There are thousands of patterns to absorb. But once you have gained this knowledge, you can win most of your games. The same is true for hiring top talent! The …
In the bustling city of New York, a young visionary named Jordan Harris emerges onto the scene at the vibrant age of 22. A student at Queensborough Community College studying film, my aspirations reach far beyond the confines of a traditional classroom. With a passion for filmmaking igniting my soul, I set my sights on …
Who I Am: Hi there, chess players! I’m Brianna Douglas, and I work as a Premier Chess intern right now. Even though I’m new to chess, I cannot wait to get started and discover all the subtleties of this age-old game. I study homeland security as a student at St. John’s University. My journey here …
My name is Ryan Hu. I’m a rising junior at Dwight Global, Premier Chess CEO National Master Evan Rabin‘s alma mater’s online counterpart. I am currently located in Michigan. I have a wide variety of fields of interests but am leaning toward business and law. Along with attending school, I dedicate the vast majority of my …
By Sarah Wright, Owner at Sarah Writes Chess is all about strategy. If you want to win, you do not start out just moving pieces willy-nilly. Rooks instraight lines, pawns in single-square marches, knights in L-shapes, etc. Experienced players know what kind of offense they’re going to mount and what kind of defense to employ. …
By Walter Koehler, Operating Partner at Break Coffee Chess is a game of strategy, concentration, and mental agility. While countless hours of practice and study are essential to becoming a better player, there’s another secret weapon many chess enthusiasts swear by: coffee. Yes, that steaming cup of joe might just be the boost you need …
Congrats to the overall winners of the 2023-2024 Grand Prix! Stay posted for more details regarding our 2024-2025 scholastic tournaments. Meanwhile, check out Summer 2024 Quad Series, which is for all ages and skill levels.
