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Lauren K.

Lauren K.

Chess Teacher

New York City

  • I represented the state of Florida at chess nationals my junior year of high school.
  • I am the Vice President of my medical school class.
  • I love playing volleyball, especially beach volleyball!

I’m from Miami, Florida and studied Biology at the University of Pennsylvania. A competitive chess player in Florida, I reached a peak rating of 1950 USCF and ranked among the top 10 girls in my age group. I completed a master’s in Global Health Science and Epidemiology at the University of Oxford. I’m now a final-year medical student at Columbia University applying into psychiatry.

Courses Taught

Chess Champions Club
Chess Champions Club

Gear up for chess tournaments with expert coaching and team support!

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Intermediate to Advanced Chess
Intermediate to Advanced Chess

For those who know how all the pieces move, with the goal of tournament style play.

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details
Preschool Chess Adventures
Preschool Chess Adventures

Learn chess through stories, puzzles, challenges and FUN!

Grades: Pre-K - Pre-KView Details
Beginner Chess
Beginner Chess

Learn chess basics, strategies, and problem-solving in a fun, supportive class.

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details

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