Founders
Vainav Mohanram
Hello! My name is Vainav Mohanram, and I attend 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 while helping you learn many life skills along the way.
Yash Mondkar
My name is Yash Mondkar, and I go to 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 had the idea to spread the skills learned playing chess to the underprivileged. We would be glad to have you on our journey!
Marketing & Public Relations
Vihaan Polisetti - Committee Lead
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.
Jonathan Shen - Social Media Director
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.
Area Coordinators
Shashank Dureddy - Frisco Area Coordinator
Hey, I'm Shashank Dureddy! I love helping people and making a difference in the community. If I'm not stressing over schoolwork, I'm probably volunteering or reading a book (usually historical fiction or fantasy novels).
Harshikaa Anumalasetty - Prosper Area Coordinator
Hi! I’m Harshikaa Anumalasetty, and I go to Prosper High School (class of 2028) and I’ve been playing chess for a few years now. Aside from that, some of my other hobbies include playing tennis, painting, and crocheting. More than anything, I care about making a positive impact, whether that’s helping others, creating something meaningful, or just showing up as someone who supports with kindness.
Coaches
Rutvik Subramaniam - Coaching Lead
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.
Aarav Poreddy - Assistant Coaching Lead
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.