Speaker Profile

Robert Hess is a grandmaster and one of the leading chess commentators, having covered the most prestigious events ranging from the Speed Chess Championship to the World Championship. He has mentored top scholastic players, worked with some of the world's top content creators, and has served as the coach of the U.S. Women's National Team. Robert previously headed The Sports Quotient. He holds a degree in history from Yale University and lives in New York City.

As they say, you can't spell chess without Hess!