Meet the Founders

Hello! My name is Vainav Mohanram, and I am also a 9th grader at Rick Reedy High School, class of 2028. Aside from chess, I am a big geography nerd and sports fanatic. Yash and I are very close friends who bonded over our love of chess, and we want to spread that love of chess to you! 

My name is Yash Mondkar, and I am a 9th grader at Rick Reedy High School—class of 2028. In my free time, I play games with friends and also play soccer and golf. Vainav and I are good friends who have the idea to help the underprivileged. We would be glad to have you on our journey!                                                                

Hi, my name is Vihaan Polisetti. All my life, I've wanted to have a positive impact on the world, and Dreams of Chess is the perfect opportunity! While I do play chess, some of my other hobbies include reading and playing basketball.

 Hello! My name is Jonathan Shen, and I'm part of Reedy High School Class of 2028. I have a deep appreciation for chess (a game I love playing every day). It fascinates me how it builds sportsmanship and critical thinking. Beyond chess, I am passionate about exploring the fields of biology and science.
Additionally, I am deeply committed to volunteering in my community and upholding equality for all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds.

My name is Aarav Poreddy, and I attend Reedy High School. While I am still exploring my academic interests, I am involved in different activities such as DECA. Outside of school, I play golf, enjoy some chess, and relax with some video games.

Hello future chess pros! My name is Rutvik Subramaniam, and I am an experienced chess player who has played chess for over 5 years. Aside from chess, I love playing video games like Valorant and playing football with my friends.