My name is Sammy Lou and I am a high school senior. I started the Florida Junior Chess Club to build a chess community for kids and teens in Central FL and to create more opportunities for kids to play chess. I have been an enthusiastic chess player since the age of 6 when my dad introduced the game to me. I am the co-founder and president of my high school chess club and have organized several chess events and tournaments.

The main goal of Florida Junior Chess Club is to organize local chess matches, tournaments, and activities for youth players of various ages and skill levels who share a love for the game of chess. To further this goal, I became a founding member of a collaborative nonprofit called Orlando Regional Chess Alliance (ORCA) as VP of Scholastic Affairs. Please check the Events page for upcoming events and activities!