Manhattan Instructor Ben Davar grew up in Riverdale and was an integral member of the Bronx Science Chess Team. He is a rapidly improving active player himself, having already played five rated tournaments in 2023. His playing career highlights include tying for fifth place in the February 2022 Marshall Chess Club U-1800 tournament.
He was previously a Lead Chess Teacher at Success Academy Bronx Middle School, where he coached a team to place at the New York State Girls Championship.
We have him on board to teach school programs and private lessons in Manhattan.