Viktoria Ni

Viktoria Ni is an accomplished chess educator and player with extensive experience in teaching, tournament organization, and professional competition. Currently serving as the Lead Chess Teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools and a Chess Instructor at Educational Light School of Chess, Viktoria has also held roles as a Professional Chess Player with the US Chess Federation since 2011 and previously with the Latvian Chess Federation from 1999 to 2010. Notably, Viktoria was ranked #1 among US Top Girls Under 21 in 2012 and has been involved in both instructing and managing chess tournaments through organizations like Chess Without Borders and Shanghai Chess Academy. With a strong educational background from Harper College, Viktoria has demonstrated a commitment to promoting chess at various levels while fostering a dynamic learning environment for students.