Our Leadership

The Faces Behind Every Move.

Meet the coaches, community leaders, and chess advocates who govern Day & Knight Chess Club — shaping every program, tournament, and partnership we build.

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"I started Day & Knight because I believed chess could do more than teach strategy — it could build character, discipline, and real community. Every student who walks through our doors represents that belief in action."
Edwin Ruiz

Founder & President

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Club Leadership

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Edwin Ruiz

Founder & President

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Ricardo Silguero

Vice President

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John Wahhab

Treasurer

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Miriam Ruiz

Secretary

Board of directors

Governing the Board

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Grant Zeman

Chairman

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Randolph McNeil II

Vice Chairman

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Darreon Attema

Treasurer

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Michelle Huang

Secretary

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Marc Janich

Board Member

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Justin Mendez

Board Member

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Connor Nolan

Board Member

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Grant Golden

Board Member

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Nicklaus Lo

Board Member

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Shobana Karthik

Board Member

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Day & Knight is always looking for passionate players ready to mentor the next generation. Whether you're a competitive player, a college student, or a longtime club member, there's a place for you on our coaching team.

Day & Knight Chess Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building disciplined, strategic thinkers through chess. We make tournaments, academy training, and after-school programs accessible to every student, regardless of background.

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