Author: Ishaan Kodarapu

https://youtu.be/TVxoXRy-pwQ?si=tyD-9Y7-gVyKpXv7 Hey everyone, When COVID-19 shut down schools, sports, and activities, my routine disappeared overnight. As someone who loved staying busy, it was a huge adjustment. Chess became my outlet, and I spent countless hours competing online and improving my game. But I missed the energy and connection of playing face-to-face.…

https://youtu.be/wjnsdgdL22g?si=KtpU9Wje6rNo01MI Hey everyone, My journey began quietly in a kindergarten after-school chess program. At first, chess was just a fun challenge, but over time, it taught me patience, focus, strategy, and resilience. Chess soon became part of our family life. My brother Neev started almost by accident at one of my…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4PrRqAyR8c Hey everyone, I’ve got some wonderful news. After a one-month break, we are officially bringing back our in-person rated tournaments at Village Church… and I honestly could not be more excited. Sometimes you don’t realize how special something is until you pause for a second.  And this past month reminded…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMg_0uDCZIk&t=1s Hey everyone! I wanted to take a moment to talk with you about a leadership change at Puddletown. Zoey and Austin have recently decided to step away from Puddletown. It’s definitely a very sad moment for all of us, especially for me and Neev. All 4 of us worked very…