GMAndrew Hong

Andrew Hong was introduced to chess by his older brother in 2012 and joined the same club. He became one of the strongest American players of his age and trained through the Kasparov Chess Foundation's Young Stars program. In 2021 he defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi and Wesley So in the PRO Chess League Arena Royale. He completed his grandmaster requirements that year at a Charlotte norm invitational. His later schedule included the U.S. Junior Championship, Junior Speed Chess Championship and World Rapid and Blitz Championships. In 2025 he tied for first at the U.S. Masters before losing the playoff to Awonder Liang. He has combined tournament chess with study at Brown University.