In 2017, Karl Grant Rollert founded the Los Angeles Chess Social in Pasadena, CA. 

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Karl transferred Pasadena City College to UCR, where he majored in philosophy and sociology. 

Besides chess, his hobbies include sailing, surfing, swimming, reading, backpacking, and adventuring. He can also juggle machetes.

"My aim for the chess club is to get as many players grooving as possible!"

Favorite Opening: Italian Game