Hi!! My name is Victoria and I’m a grade 12 student in Newmarket. I enjoy playing chess, especially on the board and I’m super excited to lead Chess in the Library again. My favourite opening is The Vienna Game for white, due to it being less theoretical than other openings. Besides the sixty four squares, I really like to sing and develop games. I look forward to improving CITL as a whole!

Hello! I’m Crystal, a Grade 12 student in Toronto. Although I’ve previously played competitive chess, I’ve recently taken a step back to focus on the community side of the game. In my free time, I like to watch association football, cycle with friends, and play geoguessr.

Hi! My name is Evelyn and I’m currently in grade 10 Pre-IB at Maple High School. I was first introduced to chess by my brother and have loved it ever since. In my free time, I like to draw, code, play games, or hang out with friends.

Hi! I’m Ari, a Grade 11 student at Richmond Hill High School. As a webmaster, I help maintain the CITL site and make updates when necessary. I’m also a webmaster for my school’s Student Council and programmer on our robotics team. In my free time, I love 3D printing and listening to music. My favorite openings are the Petrov’s Defense for black and the 4 Knights Opening for white. I’m thrilled to join the team and I’m always down to play a match of chess!

Hi! My name is Andrew, part of Outreach for Chess in the Library. I’m currently in Grade 11 at Toronto French School studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. I’ve always loved playing chess, and in my free time I also like to play badminton and hang out with friends

Hi, my name is Eric, the Outreach Lead for Chess in the Library. I am a Grade 12 IBDP student at Maple High School. I’ve played Chess since I was young and it has always been a lot of fun. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, watching The Office, and hanging out with friends. Also, connect with me on LinkedIn!! (www.linkedin.com/in/eric-hu1) 

Hi, my name is Zoey or Angela and I am a Grade 11 student at Newmarket High School. When I’m not busy with school or exploring about, I like to do things that express myself: This includes digital arts, music, game development, and merch collection of my favourite series. I’m hoping for a fun year at CITL as a graphic designer and look forward to what awaits in the future!

Hi! My name is Vaishnavi Narendran, and I’m a sophomore in Dallas. In my free time, you can find me playing video games, bingeing shows, doing homework (ugh), or playing volleyball. I will be the Graphic Designer, and I am so excited for my first year on the CITL executive team!

My name is Dylan Tian, and I am a grade 9 student attending the IB program at Milliken Mills High School. My position that I have acquired recently is the Executive Director of Events and Education. Also, I am an active tournament participant, with a national rating of 1823 and an online rating of over 2200. During my free time, I enjoy snowboarding and gaming.

Joshitha is a Grade 11 student at North Toronto Collegiate Institute and is the Education and Events Director for Chess in the Library. She loves to play chess and helping others improve their skills, whether beginners or advanced players. Outside of chess, Joshitha enjoys coding, tutoring students and taking part in academic competitions. She is excited to combine her love for chess and teaching to make this year fun for everyone involved.