Hello! My name is Clara McGrew, and I am an expert-level chess player with a peak rating of 2143. In 2020, I won the Michigan Online Quickplay championships, and in 2021, I tied for second in the Michigan Open. I am also a six-time state chess champion, having won the Michigan Women's Chess championship in 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

You can learn more about me at claraschessacademy.com.

I will be teaching an online group class on the Grand Prix Attack on December 13th! You can find more details at claraschessacademy.com/classes.

If you have any questions about lessons, feel free to email me at clamcgrew98@gmail.com.

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