In the summer of 2018, AYLUS Pearland members Baron Niu and Aaron Wu—both advanced chess players—launched a community chess program to share their passion for the game with local children. Inspired by the success of other youth-led initiatives, they sought to create a space where kids could not only learn chess but also enjoy fun, interactive activities that made each class engaging. Sessions were held in both public spaces and students’ homes, offering flexibility and access

On Sunday November 16, 2025, Joshua Meng hosted the first volunteer chess over the school year. The students were introduced to basic chess concepts like the knight fork and tactical awareness in a position. They learned that before moving it’s important to think carefully about what your opponent wants to do. Afterwards, the students had the opportunity to play against fellow peers and implement what they learned. We provided an opportunity to the community to learn about th

On Monday, September 1st, 2025 Joshua Meng and Alicia Zhang hosted an informational chess seminar. They went over chess learning...

On Sunday August 10, 2025, Joshua Meng, Brendon Jiang, and Alicia Zhang hosted the final Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson and...

On Sunday August 3, 2025, Joshua Meng, Brendon Jiang, and Alicia Zhang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students...

On Sunday July 27, 2025, Joshua Meng, Brendon Jiang, and Alicia Zhang hosted the volunteer chess lesson. The students were introduced to...

On Sunday July 20, 2025, Joshua Meng and Brendon Jiang hosted the Pearland volunteer chess lesson. The students competed against each...