Late last year, Vignesh Panchanatham, grade 11, was named to the US Chess Federation’s 2017 All-America Chess Team in the age 15 category, one of the highest possible accolades for a chess player under the age of 18. It capped off a very successful chess year for Panchanatham, who was also named an International Master following his July performance at the World Open in Philadelphia. Way to go, Vignesh!