Featured Masters & Pioneers
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Maurice Ashley
History-making Grandmaster, US Chess Hall of Fame inductee, and world-class commentator. Author of Move by Move and passionate advocate for scholastic chess education.
Shama Yisrael
Historical pioneer who made history as the first African American female to earn the US Chess Federation National Master title. A groundbreaking trailblazer empowering young women in chess.
Hikaru Nakamura
One of the fastest speed chess players in history and World Fischer Random Champion. Hikaru has revolutionized online chess broadcasting, inspiring millions of young players globally.
Judit Polgár
Universally acclaimed as the strongest female chess player in history. Earned the GM title at age 15 years, 4 months (breaking Bobby Fischer's record), reached FIDE World #8, and defeated 11 World Champions!
Eric Rosen
Former US National High School Champion and IM famous for popularizing the Stafford Gambit and Rosen Trap. Loved worldwide for his calm, educational, and entertaining streaming style.
Jessica Hyatt
Brooklyn chess prodigy and winner of the Daniel Feinberg Residency Award. One of the top-rated African American female scholastic players in the nation, featured by CBS News & NY Times.
Levy Rozman
The most subscribed chess creator on YouTube. Author of How to Win at Chess, Levy brings energetic, beginner-friendly chess lessons and recaps to students worldwide.
Awonder Liang
Achieved the Grandmaster title at just 14 years old! Awonder is a multiple-time World Youth Champion and US Junior Champion, representing elite youth talent.
Pontus Carlsson
Swedish-Colombian Grandmaster and European Club Cup veteran. Pontus actively leads global initiatives connecting business, youth empowerment, and chess inclusion.