Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner

Mackenzie Molner is US Grandmaster with many national titles to his name, including being the 2013 US Open Co-Champion. He was one of 12 players who qualified for the 2014 US Championships.

Mackenzie has spent most of his life in NJ and won the state championship in 2008, 2017, and 2018. He has represented the US in the World Junior Championships. He’s known for his creative and aggressive playing style.

After graduating from NYU in 2011, Mackenzie has devoted himself full time to playing and coaching chess. He has coached many state and national championship teams and players, even coaching the American World Youth Team and a student to a world youth championship.

Students will benefit greatly from Mackenzie’s experience against many of the world’s elite players.