Nico Chasin

International Master Nico Chasin of New York City received the wild card for the 2025 U.S. Junior Championship. Earlier this year he represented the United States in the World Junior Championship held in Montenegro where he scored a very respectable 7 points from 11 games against strong opposition. Nico was the 2022 U.S. Cadet Champion and tied for first in the 2022 National High School Championship. He just graduated from high school and is taking time off from his future studies to concentrate on chess.