Ken Thorpe

I have over 10 years of chess experience and a lifelong passion for the game. I graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Computer Science and have played over 40,000 games, earning a Class A (1800) rating on Chess.com.

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I am fluent in chess openings, middlegame strategies, and endgame tactics, and I bring strong communication skills to every lesson to effectively teach and inspire students. In addition to my passion for chess, I work professionally as a software developer.