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Nicklaus Lo

Background:

Nicklaus Lo, known as Nick, has been playing chess since kindergarten, accumulating 18 years of experience. He began competing in elementary school and intensified his participation in high school, playing in monthly tournaments. Nick achieved notable success by winning first place in Northern California's CalChess JV State Tournament. Although he is now semi-retired from competitive chess, Nick remains passionate about teaching and coaching the game. After completing his master's in education with an emphasis on assessment, he aims to apply his research interests and skills to improve the future chess community. As a board member of Day & Knight Chess Club, Nick brings his extensive experience and dedication to advancing the club's mission.

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Rook Division

Built for students who compete. Rook Division sharpens every aspect of competitive chess — from opening preparation to endgame execution under tournament pressure.

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Bishop Division

Strong fundamentals, deeper strategy. Bishop Division is where students transition from reacting to planning — learning to control the board and compete with confidence.

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Knight Division

You know the rules. Now it's time to play with purpose. Knight Division builds the tactical habits and pattern recognition that separate casual players from competitive ones.

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Pawn Division

Brand new to chess? This is where every player starts. Pawn Division builds the rules, the basics, and the confidence to play your first real game.

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