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FL Junior chess's Mission
FL Junior chess's Mission
My name is Sammy Lou and I am a high school junior. 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!
FL Junior Chess activities:
FL Junior Chess activities:
First Annual Orlando Chess Open (Aug 2024): Co-organized the inaugural Orlando Chess Open with almost 100 participants
”Great job today! Your role in putting this together is truly remarkable.” -President, Orlando Chess Association
The Orlando Chess Open raised over $2500 for charity, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. See the Chess.com blog post.
Summer Chess Camp: Ran a camp to teach chess basics and strategies through fun mini-games, chess puzzles, and a friendly tournament.
“It was fun! I felt like I got better at planning ahead.” - Camp participant
“I got better at strategizing, and I also learned methods for opening moves, checkmating, etc.” -Camp participant
Teaching new players at the Maitland Public Library with the Orlando Chess Club at a free Introduction to Chess program.
Trinity Prep Chess Club events/activities:
Trinity Prep Chess Club events/activities:
Grandmaster simul (Nov 2024): Invited a grandmaster to campus and hosted a simul exhibition where students had the chance to test their chess skills against the former coach of the Cuban national team
Chess Friendlies (2024-2025): Organized and hosted several friendly matches with a local community college, a University Club, and a local high school. The most recent one was held in January 2025.
Schoolwide charity chess tournament (Dec 2023): Held an in-school tournament to raise money to purchase chess sets for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida
2024 U.S. Amateur Team Championship-South (Feb 2024): 3rd place Scholastic K-12 team
Space Coast Foundation Chess Tournament (October 2023): 1st Place: Scholastic K-12 Top Team
Interested in chess lessons?
I provide in-person chess lessons for scholastic players of all levels. My goal is to help improve your chess skills while keeping it fun. Please email me if you are interested!
Individual awards:
First Annual Orlando Chess Open, August 10, 2024: 3rd place, Scholastic Rated
Lake Nona Inaugural 2024 Summer Chess Tournament, July 21, 2024: 1st place Scholastic
Space Coast Foundation Chess Tournament, Oct 28, 2023: 1st Place Scholastic
Peak rating on Chess.com: 1871
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