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Shobana Karthik

Background:

Shobana combines deep technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities. She earned her Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University and applied this foundation during a decade-long tenure in Digital Signal Processing at a renowned semiconductor company in Newport Beach. Currently serving as Director of Talent Acquisition for a global IT organization, she also demonstrates her commitment to educational excellence through her board membership at a charter school. Her diverse teaching and volunteer experience across various fields underscores her dedication to community impact and knowledge sharing.

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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.

Advanced

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.

Intermediate

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.

Beginner

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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