OUr mission
The mission of UKnighted Chess is to promote chess among all age groups with an emphasis on the young and elderly. We want to use chess to build bridges among people, encourage social connections, lower rates of anxiety and depression, and instill higher self-esteem. Chess brings friends together and creates a trust society.
My story
Hello, my name is Merric Hu. I am the Founder of UKnighted. I am a USCF national master and life master with a peak rating of 2295.
I came across chess when I was a timid four years old. I would hide from other people and was a total recluse. Playing chess made me forget all the social anxiety, and I made friends through chess and became more confident. Till now, every chess game is still a fighting and strategy-making experience. Although I enjoy every success, I've learned to accept losses gracefully at a very young age. Chess has taught me many valuable life lessons that I would never have learned otherwise. Hence, I want to spread the positive values of chess that everyone can understand, no matter their age.
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My goal with UKnightedChess has been to connect people with chess, promote social interaction and build a positive community for everyone who likes to play chess through teaching.
