From engineer to educator, my journey has been one of seeking purpose and impact. After dedicating 20,000 hours to the traditional education system, both as a student and later as an assistant professor, I felt a growing disconnect. I yearned to understand children and education on a deeper level, but the conventional schooling model left me wanting. Unlike many, I chose to pursue my passion – chess – as a career, not a hobby.

Driven by a passion for chess since childhood, and a desire to create meaningful change,  I founded chess academy in 2011. This pursuit led me to become a FIDE Arbiter and Fair Play Expert (FPE) Candidate, an experience that profoundly shaped my understanding of the game. Working alongside experienced chess professionals solidified my belief that chess is far more than just a game. The countless hours I spent in this role provided invaluable insights into the strategies, training methods, and mindset of elite players, significantly deepening my own chess knowledge.