Our Team
Former competitors united by a passion to empower female chess players.
Karsten mcvay
Co-founder & CEO
Formerly ranked #1 in the U.S. for girls
Former U.S. Chess Team member. Represented the USA at tournaments in Argentina, Ecuador, France, Greece, and Vietnam. 2009 Girls National Champion.
Northwestern University graduate.
NICOLE MAFFEO
Co-founder & President
Formerly ranked #2 in the U.S. for girls
Former U.S. Chess Team member. Represented the USA at tournaments across the states as well as abroad in Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, France, and Switzerland.
Dartmouth College graduate.