Chess Max Academy students
Achievements that grow from the board.
We celebrate every student who puts in the work—at local events, national championships, and on the international stage.
Recent student wins
First wins. Proud moments.
First wins. A Bryant Park podium. An Elementary first place. Meet Theo, Ayaan, Ada and Asher—and celebrate their proud moments with us.
Theo Bellec
First tournament win · 3rd place at Bryant Park
Ayaan Malladi
A win at their very first tournament
Ada Kircal
A win at their very first tournament
Asher Gonen
First place in the Elementary section
Featured milestones
Proud moments. Real players.
These student stories reflect the persistence, tournament practice, and love of chess that we are proud to support.
National online scholastic champion
Winter Su
Winter is a National Online Scholastic K-1 Champion and a strong example of young students building confidence through chess.
Grandmaster and former K-12 champion
Hans Niemann
Hans won the World Open Tournament and surpassed the 2600 FIDE barrier. He is a previous K-12 National Champion.
Historic international achievement
Abhimanyu Mishra
Youngest Grandmaster in chess history.
Scholastic excellence
IM Liam Putnam
Denker Co-Champion and U.S. Chess All-America Selection.
International rating milestone
Vishwa Vasnawala
Number one rated girl age 12 and under in India; Woman Candidate Master.
U.S. girls’ chess
Sasha Konovalenko
Rated #3 girl age 16 and under in the USA; Woman FIDE Master.
National team success
Winston Ni
Won the K-8 National Championships and helped Princeton Day School reach 1st Team Place.
A wider record of achievement
Students and alumni to celebrate.
Every profile below preserves a real milestone from the Chess Max Academy community.
Hans Niemann
U.S. Junior Champion · Grandmaster
Christopher Yoo
U.S. Junior Champion · Grandmaster
Vincent Tsay
World Under 12 Champion
Ellen Wang
WIM · Two-time North American girls champion
Liam Putnam
Former national champion · FIDE Master
Nathaniel Shuman
Five-time National Scholastic Champion
Winston Ni
National K-8 Scholastic Champion
Andy Huang
Barber Tournament winner · FIDE Master
Sahil Sinha
K-12 National Scholastic Champion · International Master
Vishwa Vasnawala
Top-rated 12 and under girl in Asia · WIM
Tanitoluwa Adewumi
Under 12 North American Youth Champion · FIDE Master
Winter Su
K-1 National Champion
Your next move
Every great chess story starts with a first class.
Tell us a little about your student and the Chess Max team will help you find the right place to begin.