About Us

Love + Passion + Addiction = My Chess Addiction

Chess Addiction was founded to bring cool and sleek designs for chess apparel to the chess playing community.

Founded in 2010 by Matthew and Diane Trujillo, the company combines their passion and love for art and design with their love for playing chess.

The founders are committed to changing the image of chess in the United States. They truly believe that chess in the modern era requires a sound mind and body.

They are hoping to offer a wide variety of shirts to various audiences.

Matthew actively plays in over the board tournaments and currently maintains a USCF rating of 1775.

Youth Education

Matthew Trujillo is a player, coach, and teacher of chess. He currently teaches kindergarten through 5th grade at the Charyl Stockwell Academy in Howell, MI. He works exclusively with kids who have mastered the basics of the game, and are looking to take their skills and knowledge to the next level.

He also works at the Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy in Brighton, MI with middle school and high school aged children that are looking to accomplish the same goals. He has been professionally teaching chess for five years.