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Why We Started ChessMates Club

ChessMates was established by two high school students united by a deep love for chess and historical logic games. We have built a friendly community where curious beginners can explore new strategies and start their journey.

  • To show every new player that learning chess and board games is fun.To give kids a safe space to grow their brain power and self-belief.To build a kind group of friends who enjoy playing and learning together.
Meet Our Founder

Jacky Luan

Executive Director & Lead Strategist

Hey! I'm Jacky, a 17-year-old student from Vancouver who loves chess and logical board games. I used to play competitively, and I started this to help other kids learn how awesome these games can be. My goal is to create a community where we can all learn, level up our skills, and think like pros together.

MEET OUR CO-FOUNDER

Henry Zhu

Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer

Hi, I'm Henry. I’m a student from the UK who is obsessed with chess and tricky strategy games. I helped start this because I want to show other kids how much fun these games can be. My goal is to help everyone learn new moves, make great friends, and have a brilliant time playing together. Let's get gaming.

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