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 Simone McFarlane, Founder of Shoestring Parenting Chess transcends being merely a game; it cultivates essential skills like strategic thinking and patience, which are necessary for personal and professional growth. For those profoundly passionate about chess, transforming this affinity into a career path can offer fulfillment and financial benefits. Premier Chess explores careers where your …
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By, Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH; Chief Medical Officer of Meliora Health and Jane Potter Baumer, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Meliora Health “It’s an entire world of just 64 squares. I feel safe in it. I can control it, I can dominate it, and it’s predictable. So, if I get hurt, I only have myself to blame.” …
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