About Me

Hello! I'm Kevin, the creator of Chunky Chess. I launched this company in 2021 after a career pivot during the Covid era, driven by a desire to help others learn in an engaging and enjoyable way. With a background in both engineering and chess, I saw an opportunity to combine my skills and give back to a game that’s been a meaningful part of my life.

Over the years, I’ve developed a wide range of chess-related products—from educational apps and automated video content to founding a collegiate chess club. In fact, I even wrote a 12,000-word essay in college exploring the benefits of chess beyond cognitive development, touching on its impact on community, financial literacy, and more. It's fair to say chess has always been a passion of mine—I’m entirely self-taught, and some of my earliest and fondest memories are of playing chess with my dad when I was just four years old.

While I’ve never competed in an official FIDE or USCF tournament, I’ve hosted and participated in numerous informal competitions, including collegiate matches against schools like Stanford. Online, I play anonymously and have consistently reached near a 2200 rating, regularly holding my own against titled players such as National Masters and International Masters. Based on my performance and experience, I consider myself a master-level player.

Chunky Chess is my way of sharing that passion and knowledge with others, helping to make chess accessible, fun, and rewarding for learners of all levels.

If you have questions, feedback, or want to collaborate, please use the contact form.