Our Chess Backgrounds

Jerry Li Beginner & Advanced Instructor

Bernie Xu Beginner & Intermediate Instructor

Starting from 2nd grade, Jerry Li has played chess for almost 6 years. He has played in a multitude of tournaments, ranging from trophies to cash prizes. He obtained the national master title in 6th grade and still plays chess frequently. Jerry's USCF peak rating is 2212. He likes to spend most of his time grinding math and chess.

Bernie Xu Beginner & Intermediate Instructor

Bernie Xu is currently a Sophomore at Westwood High School. He started to play chess at age 6. He has won many chess tournaments, including two times MA State Scholastic Champions of U8 and U11, and 2nd place in High School. In February 2020, Bernie won the Best Board award at the 50th World Amateur Team Chess Tournament in NJ. His USCF peak rating is 2105, and USCF peak online rating is 2222.

Alex Yu Beginner & Intermediate Instructor

Alex Yu has been playing chess for about 10 years. Currently residing in Acton, MA, he loves to play chess both as a hobby and competitively. In competitive chess, he has achieved many milestones. Some of his most memorable achievements were winning 1st place for the Spiegel Cup for 8&U, 11&U, and 2nd place for 14&U. In addition, he has scored fantastic results in all 4 years of the World Amateur Team (2017-2020), has even played for the US team against China, breaking the 2000 rating barrier at the age of 12, as well as winning various local and non-local tournaments. His peak USCF rating is 2133.

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Alan Song Intermediate & Advanced Instructor

Alex Yu Beginner & Intermediate Instructor

Alan Song has been playing chess for 6 years and has been an assistant teacher for the chess class at the Wellesley Chinese Language School for 3 years. At the age of 12, he achieved the title of National Chess Master. He also has won many local tournaments and has had a peak USCF rating of 2260.