Competition Team

The ICEA Chess Competition Team is an invitation-based program designed for motivated and tournament-active students who are ready to take their chess skills to the next level. Our team trains with top-level coaches, including national masters and grandmasters, and regularly competes in USCF-rated tournaments to build confidence, strategic depth, and real-world experience.
Program Highlights:
  • High-Level Coaching – Weekly group training led by experienced master-level and grandmaster coaches.
  • Tournament Preparation – Strategic preparation for local, state, and national chess tournaments.
  • Progress Tracking – Individualized feedback and rating milestones to monitor improvement.
  • Team Spirit – Build friendships with like-minded peers and represent ICEA in scholastic and open competitions.
  • Volunteering and Leadership Opportunities – Team members are encouraged to give back by helping at ICEA tournaments, mentoring younger players, or supporting community chess outreach. Qualifying hours count toward the ICEA Volunteer Service Award. Older or more experienced players often take on leadership roles during team events, guiding younger teammates and contributing to the club’s collective strength.
  • Representing ICEA Chess in Team Championships - In addition to individual development, ICEA Chess actively participates in prestigious team events such as the SoCal SuperStates Scholastic Championship and the SCCF Inter-Club Team Championships. These events offer players a unique opportunity to compete not only for personal success but also to represent ICEA as a team.
Who Can Join:

Membership to the Competition Team is by invitation or tryout. To be considered, students should meet the following qualifications:

  1. Have played in at least two ICEA Chess tournaments

  2. Have joined the Reserve Competition Team or demonstrated consistent training and tournament participation

  3. Have volunteered for ICEA Chess events or related activities at least twice

  4. Hold an active USCF membership and regularly participate in rated events

  5. Demonstrate commitment, discipline, and sportsmanship both in practice and competition

Team 2026

Ready to compete in the 2026 SuperStates and Inter-Club Championship? Join the ICEA Competition Team!

Team 2025

Team Achievements

NM Alex Wang

Team Caption
SuperStates 2025 K-12 Championship & SCCF Inter-Club Championship
Peak Rating: 2330

NM Esther Jou

Team Co-Caption
SuperStates 2025 K-12 Championship
Peak Rating: 2208

FM Julian Colville

SuperStates 2025 K-12 Championship
Peak Rating: 2361

NM Pearson Hong

SuperStates 2025 K-12 Championship
Peak Rating: 2226

WCM Elena Zhang

SuperStates 2025 K-12 Championship
Peak Rating: 2020

WCM Ellie Zhang

SuperStates 2025 K-12 Championship
Peak Rating: 1966

FM Tommy Wen

SuperStates 2025 K-12 Championship
Peak Rating: 2397

NM Felix Guo

SuperStates 2025 K-8 Championship & SCCF Inter-Club Championship
Peak Rating: 2237

Sabarish Kailasam

SuperStates 2025 K-8 Championship & SCCF Inter-Club Championship
Peak Rating: 2064

Forest Sherwood

SuperStates 2025 K-8 Championship

Ethan Li

SuperStates 2025 K-8 Championship

Sai Mahika Chenna

SuperStates 2025 K-8 Championship

Arjun Kumar

SuperStates 2025 K-5 Championship

Young Jun Choi

SuperStates 2025 K-5 Championship

Jacob Murray

SuperStates 2025 K-5 Championship

Zidaan Hussain

SuperStates 2025 K-5 Championship

Adam Kosloff

2025 SCCF Inter-Club Championship

Logan Gawon Kim

SuperStates 2025
JV K-8 Under 1400

Sy Mai

SuperStates 2025
JV K-8 Under 1400

Isabella Yu

SuperStates 2025
JV K-8 Under 1400

David Hernandez

SuperStates 2025
JV K-8 Under 1400

Alex Azarmina

SuperStates 2025
JV K-8 Under 1400

Havish Venkat

SuperStates 2025
JV K-8 Under 1400

Abbott Shamos

SuperStates 2025
JV K-5 Under 1000

Benjamin Lewis

SuperStates 2025
JV K-5 Under 1000

Lee Guillermo

SuperStates 2025
JV K-6 Under 1000

Adam D Bochner

SuperStates 2025
JV K-3 Under 700

Daniel J Bochner

SuperStates 2025
JV K-3 Under 700

Benson Berry

SuperStates 2025
Rising Stars

Lia Zewdu Kinnaird

SuperStates 2025
Rising Stars

Team 2024

Team Achievements

NM Alex Wang

Team Caption
SuperStates 2024 K-12 Championship

NM Esther Jou

Team Co-Caption
SuperStates 2024 K-12 Championship

WFM Angela Liu

Team Co-Caption
SuperStates 2024 K-12 Championship

FM Sihan Tao

SuperStates 2024 K-12 Championship

WCM Elena Zhang

SuperStates 2024 K-12 Championship

WCM Tori Porat

SuperStates 2024 K-12 Championship

Ethan Hsiao

SuperStates 2024 K-12 Championship

Vanessa Zhou

SuperStates 2024 K-12 Championship

FM Julian Colville

SuperStates 2024 K-8 Championship

NM Felix Guo

SuperStates 2024 K-8 Championship

Forest Sherwood

SuperStates 2024 K-8 Championship

Sabarish Kailasam

SuperStates 2024 K-8 Championship

Jerry Chang

SuperStates 2024 K-8 Championship

William Wang

SuperStates 2024 K-8 Championship

Sean Jura

SuperStates 2024 K-5 Championship

Jeffrey Wei

SuperStates 2024 K-5 Championship

Zidaan Hussain

SuperStates 2024 K-5 Championship

Austin Huang

SuperStates 2024
JV K-8 Under 1400

Benjamin Samuel

SuperStates 2024
JV K-8 Under 1400

Elliott Rimbert

SuperStates 2024
JV K-8 Under 1400

Bryce Mcintyre

SuperStates 2024
JV K-8 Under 1400

Gavin Willi Novak

SuperStates 2024
JV K-8 Under 1400

Isabella Yu

SuperStates 2024
JV K-8 Under 1400

Kaitlyn Otey

SuperStates 2024
JV K-8 Under 1400

Arjun Kumar

SuperStates 2024
JV K-6 Under 1000

Aarin Sahota

SuperStates 2024
JV K-6 Under 1000

Jun Choi

SuperStates 2024
JV K-6 Under 700

Abbot Shamos

SuperStates 2024
JV K-6 Under 700

Team 2023

Team Achievements

NM Alex Wang

Team Caption
SuperStates 2023 K-12 Championship

NM Esther Jou

Team Co-Caption
SuperStates 2023 K-12 Championship

Julian Colville

SuperStates 2023 K-12 Championship

Vanessa Zhou

SuperStates 2023 K-12 Championship

Felix Guo

SuperStates 2023 K-8 Championship

Willian Wang

SuperStates 2023 K-8 Championship

Sabarish Kailasam

SuperStates 2023 K-5 Championship

Sean Jura

SuperStates 2023 K-5 Championship

Forest Sherwood

SuperStates 2023 K-5 Championship

Austin Huang

SuperStates 2023 K-5 Championship

Ethan Hsiao

SuperStates 2023 K-12 Championship

Reserve Competition Team

Young Jun Choi

Elite Group

Matthew Choe

Elite Group

Logan Kim

Elite Group

Arjun Kumar

Elite Group

Terence Kuang

Elite Group

Sy Mai

Elite Group

Daniel Yoojun Song

Elite Group

Michael Zhang

Challenger Group

Sai Mahika Chenna

Challenger Group

Leo Tseng

Challenger Group

Aarav Acharya

Innovator Group

Apollo Capinpin

Challenger Group

Abbott Shamos

Innovator Group

Ronen Schechter

Innovator Group

Austin Huang

Isabella Yu

Aarin Sahota

Benjamin Lewis

David Hernandez

Benjamin Samuel

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