Every year, members elect the people who will lead the WashU Chess Club. Meet the exec for the 2024-2025 school year!

Shreya Mangalam

Co-president, Class of 2025

Major: Genomics and Computational Biology

Rating: 2150

Fun Fact: Represented the US National Chess Team 3 times in Dubai, Russia, and Uruguay!

Wilson Gao

Co-president, Class of 2026

Major: Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science

Rating: 2100

Fun Fact: Once beat Shreya in less than 20 moves!

Alec Beck

Treasurer, Class of 2027

Major: Finance and Statistics

Rating: 2150

Fun Fact: Is lactose-intolerant!

Jacob Song

Tournament Coordinator, Class of 2025

Major: Biology

Rating: 2000

Fun Fact: Plays the Pirc Defense!

Ricky Wang

Social Chair, Class of 2025

Major: Neuroscience

Rating: 2200

Fun Fact: Attended the 43rd US Chess School right here in STL!

Mao Nozaki

Social Chair, Class of 2027

Major: Biology and Psychology

Rating: 1800

Fun Fact: Played chess since pre-school!

Uma Kaushik

Design Director, Class of 2025

Major: Neuroscience and Anthropology

Rating: None 😭

Fun Fact: Lives with the one and only WCM Shreya!!