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Kalanithi Kanapathy-Bagley - Top Execs Kalanithi Kanapathy-Bagley, Founder, President, Executive Director and Head Coach at Discovery Chess Learning Academy, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Nonprofit Sports.

I did an interview with with WGM Sabina Foisor last week

🎙️ Class in Session | Kalanithi Kanapathy-Bagley In this episode of US Chess — Class in Session, host Sabina Foisor sits down with Kalanithi Kanapathy-Bagley for an inspiring conversation about the power of...

We are beyond grateful and deeply proud today.
Our incredible Chess for Cure volunteers and student leaders were officially recognized by State Senator Casey Weinstein, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. To have our young changemakers acknowledged at the state level is not just an honor — it is a powerful affirmation that service, leadership, and compassion truly matter.
Senator Weinstein’s recognition means more than words can express. It tells our students that their commitment to giving back, mentoring others, and using chess as a force for good is being seen, valued, and celebrated. Thank you, Senator Weinstein, for believing in our mission and for uplifting the voices and efforts of our youth. Your support inspires us to keep pushing forward with even greater purpose.
To our amazing students and volunteers — you make us so proud. Through Chess for Cure, you have shown that chess is more than a game; it is a tool for healing, leadership, and community impact. You stepped up with hearts full of service, and today you were honored for it. This commendation belongs to each of you who gave your time, talent, and passion to make a difference.
This moment is a reminder that when young people lead with purpose, they can change the world — one move at a time.
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Chess connects us all!

✨ I’m truly humbled and honored to be featured in VoyageOhio under their “Local Stories” series titled Conversations with Kalanithi.

A heartfelt thank you to Sonal for recognizing my work and recommending me for this spotlight. Your support means the world!

Grateful for the opportunity to share a bit of my journey and the work we’re doing through Discovery Chess Academy and beyond. 🙏

Conversations with Kalanithi Today we’d like to introduce you to Kalanithi Hi Kalanithi, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? What started as a hobby—teaching children how to play chess—soon grew into a passion and evolved into a vast community program dedicated to making a meaningf...