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The Founder
The Founder
The Pawn Project was founded by 6th grader Truett of Loudoun County, VA, who dreamed of sharing his love of chess with local peers and growing alongside them in skill. Partnering with the Shenandoah Valley Chess Club, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the Loudoun Library system, he brought that dream to life. Today, Truett serves as Program Director and Lead Youth Coach.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to help local youth grow into confident chess players while gaining life lessons the game teaches—patience, strategy, resilience, and good sportsmanship. Through The Pawn Project, beginner to intermediate players receive one-on-one coaching from skilled youth competitors, and all players have opportunities to sharpen their skills in over-the-board matches with peers. These experiences not only improve chess ability but also foster focus, perseverance, and lasting friendships.
OUR COACHES:
Truett
Truett
Truett is a self-taught chess player and proud member of both VA Chess Federation and USCF. He has earned multiple wins in over-the-board tournaments, including recognition as the Top Unrated Player at the 2024 K–5 Virginia Scholastic State Championship and second place in the 2026 VA Open. Online, he has achieved more than 50 top-three finishes across ChessKid and Lichess tournaments and has maintained a Lichess blitz rating above 1800 and bullet rating above 2200. He's also rated 2150 in puzzles on ChessKid.
Hasan
Hasan
Hasan is an avid reader and a talented tournament-level chess player who began his chess journey at age six. He’s rated 2700 in puzzles on Chess.com and has a track record of winning both in-person and online tournaments. A member of both the VA Chess Federation and USCF, he has multiple in-person tournament achievements including Top Unrated Player in the 2026 VA Chess Open. He enjoys helping other young players improve their skills while fostering sportsmanship, strategy, and confidence on and off the board.
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