Suvir Aylawadi founded Chess for Change Academy to use chess as a tool for equity, leadership, and cognitive development. An internationally rated FIDE player and national competitor, he transformed elite competitive experience into a mission-driven platform expanding access to high-quality chess education for underserved youth.
Through instruction, mentorship, and global outreach, Suvir equips students with strategic thinking, discipline, and resilience. He applies chess as a structured methodology for cultivating foresight, resilience, and ethical decision-making. Through Chess for Change Academy, Suvir is developing confident thinkers and leaders, using chess as a scalable educational tool to create lasting global impact. His work reflects a sustained commitment to service, leadership, and expanding educational access for underserved communities.
“Chess has given me clarity under pressure, confidence in complexity, and a calling to give back. I started Chess for Change to pass that forward, one move, one mind at a time.”
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