About Us
We are a group of high school chess players who want to share our passion for the game of chess with our community. In Wisconsin, California, and Massachusetts, we plan to promote chess by coaching people of all ages (from elementary school to elders) to learn, enjoy, and improve their chess skills.
Krish Sharma
I am Krish Sharma (CEO/Founder of Power of Pawns Inc), a graduate of Brookfield Academy in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and an incoming freshman at Stanford University. Since I started playing chess, it has been a crucial part of my life. Chess has given me the ability to challenge myself and excel both inside and outside the classroom. Chess has equipped me with the tools to tackle life’s challenges and make an impact on the world. Therefore, in 2020, during the COVID pandemic, when my coach approached me with the opportunity to teach kids who could not afford to pay for private coaching, I decided to spread the opportunities that come with chess without the burden of a price tag. Over the course of three years, I have had the privilege of working with committed volunteers to expand our teaching efforts across three states, reaching more than 400 students. However, my goal is to bring the game of chess and its numerous benefits to a broader audience of over 5,000 students worldwide.