Roman Kowalysko, age 29, has earned the National Master title after a nice result at the Parma Chess Club on Tuesday, May 17th.  He scored 2.5 out of 3 in the top quad which took his USCF rating from 2185 to 2201 USCF.  crossing the elusive 2200 barrier and earning him the NM title.

NM Kowalysko is a chess instructor and local chess tournament director.  He is the main instructor for the Championship Challenge chess class at Beachwood Community Center.  

We offer Roman our congratulations on his achievement!