A local community for any kind of chess player.

Recently, more and more players are being introduced to chess. Despite having more eyes on the game than ever, places to meet others chess players or simply to play chess are few and far between. New Providence Chess Club aims to become one of those places. Here at NPCC, you can play chess with other local players. Anyone is welcome—simply register to an event and show up to join.

Members playing chess at our freeplay event
Max Depaul playing an intense game of chess

Max DePaul

President

From Springfield, Max is the treasurer of New Providence Chess Club. In addition to helping us with our finances and non-profit status, Max also has lots of experience in teaching chess.

Trishan Ray

Lecturer

From Scotch Plains NJ, Trishan is an avid Chess player who started taking Chess seriously in ninth grade. He has quickly grown to become one of the club's strongest players.

Trishan Giving a Lecture on a game
Aditya smiling during a game

Aditya Dokania

Marketing

From New Providence, NJ, Aditya is an avid chess player who has really improved his game and now frequently lectures beginners.

Hari Grzankowski

Website Manager

From Clark NJ, Hari learned chess when he was 4 years old and continues to play to this day. Although he's not the club's strongest, he still has a passion for the game.

Hari in deep thought during a game
Samuel Zhang playing against a club player

Samuel Zhang

Board of Directors (In College)

Sam is a co-founder and the former president of the organization. He is one of the main lecturers, and is in charge of the communication aspect of the organization.

Amelie Chan thinking about a difficult position

Amelie Chan

Board of Directors (In College)

Amelie is the former vice president and a co-founder of the organization. She helps with communication, leading lectures, and maintaining the website.

Noah Hinger watching Max's game

Noah Hinger

Board of Directors (In College)

Noah is a co-founder and helps organize the club's events, both in New Providence and Summit, New Jersey. You may also see him giving a lecture or playing a friendly game against a club member.