My Career Achievements

CHESS accomplishments :  

• • • For my chess achievements, please visit here.

MATH accomplishments :

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023: Stanford University Mathematics Camp - SUMaC Advanced Residential Program II: Algebraic Topology, Mathematics

Studied graduate-level algebraic topology (with lectures, problem-solving, research, etc). Developed mathematical expository paper based on the Uniformization Theorem (i.e. The Strong Riemann Mapping Theorem) in Complex Analysis, blending skills in various fields of math including Algebraic Topology, Complex Analysis, Differential Topology (particularly Smooth Manifolds), and even subtle connections with Algebraic Number Theory (especially in relation to Modular Forms). 

Jun 2022 - Jul 2022: ROSS Mathematics Program

Activities and societies: Studied graduate-level topics in Abstract Algebra and Number Theory. Cultivated logical mindset with collaborative problem-solving and exploration. Also attended advanced lectures in other fields.

2020 Mathcounts Competition

• Captain of the Stoller Middle School Math Team

• Led my team to a 1st-place victory in the 2020 Oregon State Mathcounts Championship.

2020 American Mathematics Competitions 8 (AMC8):

• Won 1st place in the state of Oregon

• Earned a place in the National Distinguished Honor Roll (ranking in the 99.56th percentile nationally).

Math Kangaroo:

• 2022 Math Kangaroo Competition: Earned the title of US National 1st Rank/Champion with a perfect score

• 2021 Math Kangaroo Competition: Oregon State 2nd Place Winner

American Mathematics Competitions 10 & 12 (AMC 10 & 12)

• 2022 & 2023: Two-time Qualifier for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)

• 2021 & 2022 Fall American Mathematics Competitions (AMC10): Passed with Distinction

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA :

• • • An Boy scout with the prestigious Eagle Rank with Troop 208 of the Boy Scouts of America. 

    • Successfully completed various leadership positions like Senior Patrol Leader, ASPL (Assistant Senior Patrol Leader) for Service, ASPL for recruiting, Patrol Leader, Historian, Scribe, etc. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

• • I have raised $85,024 (since June,2019) for the following twelve non-profit organizations. Details of fund distributions are given below.  I have raised these funds from my personal tournament winnings (from national and international tournaments like the 28th North American Open where I won $7000), by teaching Chess classes and also by  running OSCF state qualifier Chess tournaments and USCF nationally rated tournaments.

    • • • • HECSA  (Hindu Educational and cultural society of America) :  $ 22,038

          • Different Art Center (DAC) in India 

Sponsoring  a differently abled kid at DAC, Supporting  various science projects @ DAC             : $ 9,275 

• • • • • • Oregon Chess Federation              :  $ 10,000

          • Portland Chess Club      :  $ 12,156

          • Chinmaya Mission Portland                           :  $ 7,225

          • Blanchet House  (Blanchet House / Blanchet Farm )                                 :  $ 1,620

          • PRCA (Patricia Reser Center for Arts) project undertaken by the Beaverton Arts Foundation : $ 1,000

          • Boy Scouts of America (Troop 208) 

Camp4All campaign by Cascade Pacific Council, Troop 208 donations, etc  :  $ 1,000

• • • • • • Adi Parashakti and Sai Educational Center                                                                                                                         :  $ 1080  

          • CORD USA                                                                                                                                                                                               :  $ 450

          • Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation                                                                                                                                      :  $ 900

          • CHESS for SUCCESS                                                                                                                                                                           :  $ 400        

          • Scholarship funds for 2024/25 Oregon Scholastic State Championship winners from Roshen's Chess Academy 

            • • • 2024 Beneficiaries (36 boys and 6 girls) :  $ 1,770

                • 2025 Beneficiaries (39 boys and 9 girls) :  $ 2,555

                • 2026 Beneficiaries (__ boys and __ girls - TBD) :  $ 235

The dedicated parent volunteers from Roshen's Chess Academy have played a significant role in the success of our tournaments, which aim to raise funds for the Oregon Chess Federation, Portland Chess Club, and HECSA. With approximately 100 players and 25 parent volunteers participating in each of our events, their support has been invaluable, especially for the younger players aged 6 to 10. 

In recognition of the efforts of these parent volunteers, we have established a scholarship program for their children. If these young players achieve success at the Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation (OSCF) or Chess For Success state championships, they will be eligible for this scholarship.

• Scholarship funds awarded to players from Oregon and Washington based on merit (determined by USCF tournament performance) and financial need, benefiting 221 boys and 221 girls  :  $ 13,320  

• • As a Boy Scout  with the prestigious Eagle Rank and also as the Senior Patrol Leader with BSA (Boy Scouts of America), I have led various service projects that have raised clothes, donation money, etc. for non-profit organizations like Blanchet House.

  • I am also a frequent volunteer at the OREGON FOOD BANK. 

MARTIAL ARTS :

• • • Black belt in Taekwondo.

ROBOTICS:

• • • Participated in the Junior FIRST LEGO LEAGUE robotics in 2013 & 2014.

    • Competed in the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE robotics competition in 2015, 2016 & 2017.

2015:

·       Won qualifier at the Regionals. Also won Rising Star award on our rookie year.

·       Won 2nd place Gracious Professionalism award at the Oregon state.

 2016:

·       Won qualifier at the Regionals.

·       Won 1st place in Robot Design at the Oregon state.

2017:

·       Won qualifier at the Regionals.

·       Won 3rd place championship at Oregon State and qualified for the RAZORBACK International at Arkansas (World event).

·       Won 3rd place in "Robot Programming" at the FIRST LEGO League RAZORBACK International at Arkansas (World event).

MUSIC:

• • • • Practices Carnatic music and participates in cultural performances. 

      • Done several stage programs. Here is one of them.

DANCE (BOLLYWOOD):

• • • • Practices Bollywood dance and participates in cultural performances. 

      • Done several stage programs. Here is one of them.

Below are some of the online articles published about me.

2017: From "Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation"

http://oscf.org/roshen-nair-won-the-2017-national-chess-championship-for-u11-section-at-2017-us-junior-open/

2017: From the "OREGONIAN" (largest newspaper in Oregon and the second largest in the Pacific Northwest by circulation ) :

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2017/09/life_lessons_learned_by_young.html

2017: From the "NORTH WEST CHESS MAGAZINE" (the largest Chess Magazine from 3 states - Oregon, Washington & Idaho)

http://www.nwchess.com/nwcmag/pdf/NWC_201710_opt_color.pdf

(Main Article is on Page 20. I am also on pages 17, 21  & 32).

2018: From "Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation"

http://oscf.org/oregon-scholastic-player-takes-first-place-at-the-north-american-open-in-dec-2018/

2018: From CHESS Life magazine: 

https://new.uschess.org/news/gm-jinshi-bai-tops-north-american-open/

2019 - Sep: From "Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation"

http://oscf.org/roshens-chess-academy-offers-free-chess-lessons-and-tournaments-to-portland-area-kids/

2021 - Jan: Nomination to  Board of Directors of "Oregon Chess Federation"

https://www.facebook.com/sanjay.nair.75248/posts/3874436262669436

2021 - Apr: From "Gopinath Muthukad" (Celebrity UNICEF Advocate)

https://fb.watch/4BWGKRd_5h/