Splash Biography



ADARSH JAYAKUMAR, I am a Cornell Sophomore in Electrical Engineering




Major: ENG - Electrical & Computer Engi

College/Employer: Cornell

Year of Graduation: 2017

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I am a Sophomore at Cornell passionate about Sustainable Energy System Design. When I am not busy designing solar panels, I teach chess to students around the world! As a retired professional chess player, I have taught chess for over five years to a wide variety of audiences of all ages. I am very excited to bring my expertise and love of chess to Splash!



Past Classes

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?109: Chess Strategy: Play Like a Pro in Splash Spring 2015 (Apr. 18, 2015)
Learn the fundamentals of chess strategy from one of the Nation's best chess players! This course covers middle-game planning, deep calculation, and the infamous "Grandmaster Dance" (courtesy of Youtube)


?110: Bughouse Chess: Chess with a Twist in Splash Spring 2015 (Apr. 18, 2015)
Bughouse Chess is chess for teams of two with a twist- every piece you take gets passed to your teammate! Learn from a pro and watch the pieces fly (lterally!).


?14: Bughouse Chess: Chess with a Twist in Splash Fall 2014 (Oct. 18, 2014)
Bughouse Chess is chess for teams of two with a twist- every piece you take gets passed to your teammate! Learn from a pro and watch the pieces fly (lterally!).


?27: Chess Strategy: Play Like a Pro in Splash Fall 2014 (Oct. 18, 2014)
Learn the fundamentals of chess strategy from one of the Nation's best chess players! This course covers middle-game planning, deep calculation, and the infamous "Grandmaster Dance" (courtesy of Youtube)