About the Chess Jawa

A founding member of the Double Sun Chess Club and the most highly rated player on Tatooine, the Chess Jawa periodically leaves his clan to travel the galaxy, promoting chess wherever he goes.

In real life, the Chess Jawa is a college student (rising junior) chess player from Atlanta Georgia. He is also a member of the Georgia Garrison of the 501st Legion, costuming as Darth Nihilus and, of course, a Jawa. For nine straight years he has appeared at Dragon Con, challenging any and all attendees to see who can defeat him in chess to raise money for the Dragon Con charity! In 2019, the Chess Jawa raised over $2,127.40 for the 2019 DragonCon charity, American Heart Association.