Two disciplines, one curriculum. Chess strategy + the CS Bridge — built for the next generation.
I believe chess is more than a game—it's a powerful tool for building confident, focused, and resilient young people. Through BeyondChess™, I combine my deep chess expertise with proven teaching methods to help students develop skills that last a lifetime.
Expert-Level Player - Advanced understanding of chess fundamentals
Continuous Learner - Passionate about chess improvement and study
Strategic Thinker - Deep knowledge of chess theory and tactics
Youth Development Specialist - Proven track record with young learners
Curriculum Designer - Custom programs for schools, organizations, and individuals
SEL Integration - Combines chess with social-emotional learning
Every lesson meets students where they are and guides them to their next level
Mistakes are learning opportunities. Every setback is preparation for a comeback
Chess skills translate to life skills: patience, planning, and perseverance
Throughout my chess journey, I discovered that the game taught me more than opening theory and endgame technique. It taught me how to think strategically, stay calm under pressure, and bounce back from defeats. These skills transformed my life beyond the chessboard.
I created BeyondChess™ to share these lessons with the next generation. Too often, chess education focuses solely on moves and tactics, missing the opportunity to develop the whole child. My comprehensive chess education system intentionally integrates Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) principles with chess instruction, ensuring students develop both their game and their character.
The Complete Chess Mastery Journey you see on this platform—a comprehensive 50-week program—is my flagship offering. I also design custom chess programs of any length: 12-week after-school enrichment, 25-week foundation courses, 36-week full-year programs, intensive summer training, advanced tournament preparation, and specialized workshops for teachers. Every program is built on the same proven methodology, tailored to fit your specific goals and schedule.
Whether you're a school administrator looking for a complete semester program, a parent seeking personalized instruction, or an organization wanting custom curriculum development—I bring the same commitment to excellence and student growth. That's the power of chess education done right.
Software engineer with real-world experience at the EPA and FedEx. Born and raised in Brooklyn — partners with Coach Lamont to build the CS Bridge.
Every legal move is a function call. Every position is a data structure.
Forks, pins, and skewers map directly to the patterns engineers use every day.
Long-term planning on the board is the same skill that builds reliable software.
“The same move you make on the board, I make in code every day. Once kids see that connection, they stop asking ‘when am I gonna use this?’ — because they already are.”