Javier Pinedo


As a child, Javier was captivated by the game of chess and demonstrated a talent for the game's complexities very early on. Later in life, as a mathematics teacher, Javier would let his students play chess in class if they finished their work for the day. After reading an article in "Chess Life" by Dr. Johansson from Belgium about the benefits of chess in the class room, and seeing positive results with his own students, Javier was inspired to take on chess education. After several years of success Javier's efforts were recognized by other chess educators. In time, these educators, aware that their priorities in chess education where all aligned, took a lead from Javier and with him founded the Iron Rooks Chess Collective.

U.S.C.F. Chess in Education Committee


The U.S.C.F. Chess in Education Committee is dedicated to researching new ways to introduce chess into education.

Javier's Involvement:
1994-1995: Member
1996-1999: Vice Chair
2000-2002: Chair
2003-2005: Vice Chair
1995-2002: Conducted seminars and workshops on how to teach chess in the classroom

U.S.C.F. Scholastic Committee


The U.S.C.F. Scholastic Committee is assigned to revise and amend the chess rules of scholastic chess tournaments, and determine the organizations and cities that will host the U.S.C.F. national scholastic tournaments.

Javier's Involvement:
1996-1998: Member
2005- Present: Member

U.S.C.F. Tournament Organizer and Director
1991- Present

Education


Chess Program Director
1995-1998: Lighthouse Point Academy
1995-1998: North Broward Preparatory School

Chess Instructor and Coach
1999-Present: Rowland Halls St. Mark's School

Iron Rooks Chess Collective
2008-Present: Board of Directors