Meet Our Team

Jesse James was born and raised in San Antonio. He has been competing in chess tournaments since high school and now he is a National Chess Master and a six-time San Antonio City chess champion. Lozano is a full time chess player and chess coach. His goal is to help San Antonio be a chess capitol and give students an opportunity to grow and play this important game.

Sasha is an avid chess player, who has enjoyed the game for over 20 years. He has three young sons who play chess and excel in mathematics and logic. Sasha believes that studying and playing chess improves critical thinking skills, mental equity and concentration; skills which are essential in all facets of life. Playing and teaching chess are his passions along with serving his patients and community.

Jeremiah learned chess from his dad when he was young. The logic and problem solving he acquired is helping him as he pursues his Bachelor’s in Computer Science at TAMUSA. He believes chess is a game that all ages can enjoy and learn from. In addition to coaching and tournament directing, Jeremiah manages the website you are seeing right now!

Diana [aka Jesse James’ mom] was born and raised in Corpus Christi, TX. Diana truly enjoys working for her son, she provides her excellent customer service at the front desk to greet all the Chess Parents and the Chess Players to the chess club, chess tournaments and chess camps. She is very proud of her son and helps promote the business in many ways.