ANDREW ZHANG

Founder, Director

Learning chess at the age of 5, Andrew has realized just how much chess has shaped his entire life thus far and allowed him to become the person he is today. In all that he does, he finds ways to make impacts and change lives. As a chess teacher and business owner, he seeks to impart his appreciation for chess on the generations to come.

-Titles-

Candidate Master (CM) | 2023

-Achievements and Awards-

National Ranking: 50th

2019 Southwest Class Champion

2023 Southwest Class Champion

2021 World Open Blitz Champion

2022 American Open Blitz Champion

2025 Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open Runner-Up

2025 Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open Team Champion

2025 Texas Scholastic Championships Team Runner-Up

2025 Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open 7th Place

-Teaching and Leadership Experience-

Middle School Chess Club Founder, 2022

High School Chess Club President, 2023-2025

Student Mentorship Program Member 2023-2025

Student Mentorship Program President 2025-2026

Student Ambassador Program President 2025-2026

Class President 2023-2026

Other Staff

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POWER OF CHESS

THROUGH A-Z CHess.