David first found chess in a kindergarten after-school program. As he played with his peers, he quickly developed a passion for the game. At age 9, David began to play in local tournaments and started studying more to improve. Now, he finds connections between chess and other parts of his life, through skills like decision making and awareness. Chess has become a big part of David’s life and he thinks about it beyond the board. 

David joined CTC with the resolution to expand the organization’s missions throughout the world under the Global Outreach initiative. His plans are centered around making chess resources more accessible for everyone to enjoy. He hopes to spread his love for chess around the globe, creating more opportunities for the game to grow and for the players to utilize their chess strengths in life. Aside from chess, David loves challenging math problems, plays volleyball, and is never too full for some good food.