Directors
Balakrishnan Sreekumar Maliekal
Balakrishnan Sreekumar Maliekal
Balakrishnan Sreekumar Maliekal
A devoted chess enthusiast and dedicated tournament director, Bala stepped into the directing scene of chess tournaments fostering vibrant chess experiences for all participants.
Nikul Sanal Kumar
Balakrishnan Sreekumar Maliekal
Balakrishnan Sreekumar Maliekal
A passionate chess player and emerging organizer, Nikul Sanal Kumar brings his love for the game into every visionary event for the chess community.
Anjusha Varma
Balakrishnan Sreekumar Maliekal
Anjusha Varma
A committed organizer and the backbone of event operations, Anjusha Varma ensures every tournament runs seamlessly behind the scenes.
Coaches
Jaipreet Singh Dhaliwal
Jaipreet Singh Dhaliwal
Jaipreet Singh Dhaliwal
Jaipreet, a CFC National Master (NM), began competing in 2019 and recently started coaching. His notable tournament results include Pan-American Youth Chess Championship U16 Rapid Champion, Ontario Open 2024 U2200 Winner (6/6), and 2nd place at the Canadian Youth Chess Championship U16 2024.
Gauri Sreekumar
Jaipreet Singh Dhaliwal
Jaipreet Singh Dhaliwal
Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Gauri, a dedicated coach with students across Canada and a strong tournament competitor participating in events such as the Zonals Championship 2024 (Top 10 Women), Women's World Open Philadelphia 2025 (Top 3), and the Canadian Youth Chess Championship 2025 (2nd Place).
Saarthak Malakar
Jaipreet Singh Dhaliwal
Saarthak Malakar
Saarthak, a FIDE Master (FM) with a peak FIDE rating of 2306 and CFC rating of 2412, is an active competitive player and dedicated coach based in Toronto. With extensive years of experience in both positional and attacking chess, he works with players of all levels to refine their tactics, calculation, and opening preparation.