Gordon, or Tai sensei, is an expert in chess, boasting a 2000+ USCF rating. In addition to chess, Tai sensei enjoys playing the piano, running, and golfing. At JCXNY, he tutors chess, math, English, and various other subjects, and has helped his students gain admission to prestigious schools such as Stuyvesant High School. Tai sensei is passionate about sharing his love of chess with young learners, particularly within the Japanese community. He is currently spearheading the Chess Shogi Go MindChallenge (CGS MindChallenge), a project designed to promote cultural exchange and understanding through three board games with rich cultural and historical roots.
Tai sensei is an exchange student at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, where he is working to expand the CGS MindChallenge globally, starting in Tokyo. He is also a student at Duke University, where he majors in Computer Science and Psychology. In high school, he was honored as a National Merit Scholar Finalist, a distinction awarded to the top 1% of high school seniors.