GM Elect Josiah Stearman Joins ICN Coaching Team!

Meet our newest addition to the ICN coaching family.

Hello! I am Josiah Stearman. I am a 20-year old Grandmaster-Elect with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the prestigious UC Berkeley and a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Missouri- Columbia. I love watching and playing sports, but I love chess even more!
Playing experience

I started playing chess when I was 5 years old and found my way into the top 3 for my age in the US when I was 7. I have won multiple California Grade level championships as well as the 2nd grade National Championships. I have been an All-American designee for many years which is awarded to the top junior US players. I made NM at 10, FM at 12, and while studying at UC Berkeley, made IM at 17.

In 2023, I earned all 3 GM norms, qualified for the World Cup in Baku, and secured the wildcard for US Junior Closed Championships! I know from experience what it takes to climb the ranks as a young ambitious player, so if you think that’s you I know I have much to offer you.