Team CHESS KLUB

Sudev Rajah

Sudev Rajah

Position: Founder & CEO
Categories: Leadership
Location: United States

National Level Chess Player, Visionary, Strategist, Banker, Entrepreneur, and Executive at CHESS KLUB.

Sudev Rajah

Founder & CEO

National Level Chess Player, Visionary, Strategist, Banker, Entrepreneur, and Executive...

Archana Kolangara

Archana Kolangara

Position: Founder & President
Categories: Leadership
Location: United States

Guiding Spirit, Coach and Mentor at CHESS KLUB. Certified Tournament Director. Deeply passionate about Chess.

Archana Kolangara

Founder & President

Guiding Spirit, Coach and Mentor at CHESS KLUB. Certified Tournament...

Sahana Kulkarni

Sahana Kulkarni

Position: Chief Operating Officer
Categories: Leadership
Location: India

With dual masters in people management and retail merchandise, and a background in fashion, I oversee branding, hiring, negotiation, marketing, operations, and much more at CHESS KLUB. Outside of work, I thrive on acquiring new skills, exploring diverse cultures and cuisines through travel, and indulging my passion for cooking and art.

Sahana Kulkarni

Chief Operating Officer

With dual masters in people management and retail merchandise, and...

Irfan Rafiq

Irfan Rafiq

Position: Technical Consultant
Categories: Technology
Location: India

With 10+ years in the industry, I drive tech projects, lead teams, and solve complex issues. Proficient in Agile, API design, and more. I enjoy photography and trekking.

Irfan Rafiq

Technical Consultant

With 10+ years in the industry, I drive tech projects,...

Prasanth Vishnu

Prasanth Vishnu

Position: Technical Consultant
Categories: Website and SEO
Location: India

A passionate Digital Marketer with a specialty in Technical SEO – I don’t do it anymore; it just happens with whatever I do!

Prasanth Vishnu

Technical Consultant

A passionate Digital Marketer with a specialty in Technical SEO...

Vidhya Menon

Vidhya Menon

Position: Support Associate
Categories: Support
Location: India

I’m Vidya, holding an M.Tech degree in Applied Electronics. Beyond my academic pursuits, I have a passion for cooking and a deep love for music. From sending promotional certificates to handling new student enquiries, I’m here at Chess Klub to serve as an interface between students and world of chess learning, thereby facilitating a smooth, seamless, and engaging experience for both students and parents.

Vidhya Menon

Support Associate

I'm Vidya, holding an M.Tech degree in Applied Electronics. Beyond...

Syed Naveed

Syed Naveed

Position: Support Associate
Categories: Support
Location: India

Meet Naveed, the travel-happy workaholic who’s always on the move. When he’s not putting in long hours at work, you can find him exploring new places and soaking up new experiences around the country. With a passion for adventure and a dedication to his work, whether he’s at work out exploring the places, he’s always ready for whatever comes his way.

Syed Naveed

Support Associate

Meet Naveed, the travel-happy workaholic who's always on the move....

Sanjana Chandan

Sanjana Chandan

Position: Content Writer
Categories: Website and SEO
Location: India

Trying to fit my life long passion for chess and content writing into blogs.

Sanjana Chandan

Content Writer

Trying to fit my life long passion for chess and...

Sahana Kulkarni

Aaliya Khan

Position: Franchise Relationship Manager
Categories: Marketing
Location: India

Introducing Aaliya, the quick-learning introvert who’s always ready for a challenge. With a talent for picking up new skills at lightning speed, even if she prefer to stay out of the limelight but her talents speak volumes – and once she start to shine, there’s no stopping her.

Aaliya Khan

Franchise Relationship Manager

Introducing Aaliya, the quick-learning introvert who’s always ready for a...

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