About the Founder
Advay Bansal
Advay Bansal is a FIDE Master with a peak Elo of 2393 and a former World Rank #4 in his international age category. With multiple victories at state and national tournaments, he has established himself as one of the strongest young players in the country.
Advay's vision and competitive experience continue to drive our mission forward, inspiring players to challenge themselves and achieve success at every stage of their chess journey.
Advisors
Our advisors bring expertise and guidance to help shape the club's mission and growth.
Sricharan Pullela
AdvisorSricharan is a national master and UC Berkeley student with a strong academic and leadership background. As an advisor to Emerald Knights Chess Club, he supports the organization's mission of expanding access to chess education and creating opportunities for young players to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Volunteers
Our volunteers help run events, welcome new players, and keep the club a friendly place to learn and grow.
Shivish Aneja
Head VolunteerShivish Aneja is a dedicated chess player and volunteer. As a tournament director and volunteer with multiple chess organizations, he has helped volunteer at numerous events, including the monthly Tri-Valley tournaments, and Library Chess Workshops.
Viren Sethi
Tournament VolunteerViren Sethi is a dedicated chess player and volunteer from Emerald High School. He has helped volunteer as Floor TD at many of the Tri-Valley tournaments, acting as an active member of this club.
David Kim
Tournament VolunteerDavid Kim is a dedicated chess player and volunteer from Emerald High School. He has helped volunteer as Floor TD at many of the Tri-Valley tournaments, acting as an active member of this club.
Neil Mallu
Tournament VolunteerNeil Mallu is a dedicated chess player and volunteer from Emerald High School. He has helped volunteer as Floor TD at many of the Tri-Valley tournaments, acting as an active member of this club.