Elliott Neff is a US Chess National Master and the Founder/CEO of Chess4Life, a mission-driven enterprise that helps students build life skills through the game of chess. With over 10,000 students personally coached—from beginners to national champions—Elliott is one of only a few to hold the USCF’s highest-level coaching certification (Level V). He authored A Pawn’s Journey and contributed to the mission behind Disney’s Queen of Katwe. A sought-after speaker and educator, Elliott aims to positively impact 1 million students weekly by unlocking the educational power of chess across all age levels.