Playing for Keeps
When it comes to tournament play, no
one is more competitive than FM Luke Vellotti.
His attacking style has earned him two
International Norms, an award given for
excellent tournament performance. Luke is
working toward his dream of becoming one of
the strongest Chess Grandmasters in the World.
Luke in New York City
After devastating the competition in Philidelphia,
Luke traveled to New York City for a week to
further hone his chess skills. Visiting the
Marshall Chess Club in Greenwich Village, Luke
studied the games of past and present
grandmasters, sharpening his skills to become one
as well.
2013 Science Bowl Winner
Luke is also the Regional Science Bowl
Champion for 2013. His lightning fast verbal
responses put the team on top of a select group
of schools competing for the top award.
This victory sent the team to the Science
Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
World Youth Championship
Luke has once again been invited to
participate in the World Youth Championships
held in Europe this upcoming fall. Although
Luke usually competes in only the strongest
adult tournaments, he is considering this event
as an exception to the rule.
Sharing the Magic!
As a local celebrity since the age of four,
Luke always generates excitement whenever
he plays in his hometown of Boise. Pictured here
at the Boise Public Library, he is the subject
of great inspiration to all students growing up
in the smallest of states.
Math Counts Super Star
As the official State Math Champion for two back-
to-back years in a row, Luke has enjoyed all
expense paid trips to the Nationals in Washington,
D.C. He hopes to repeat the title this upcoming
year as well, as the trips are a great way to compete
and also have a blast with new friends.

FM Luke Vellotti :: Official Chess Sponsorship Website

Current Rating: USCF 2433 - Blitz 2236 - FIDE 2340

Luke Vellotti is a FIDE Chess Master and a three-time National chess champion. He is a member of the United States Junior Math Olympiad and a five-time All American U.S. Chess team member. He is also Idaho's highest rated player of any age. Now age 14, he has been Idaho's chess prodigy since he started playing competitive chess age at the age of four.

Luke is additionally an academic scholar whose favorite subjects are math and physics. He is an AP National Scholar with Distinction, and a three-time State Champion for both Math and Science Bowl. He enjoys competing in piano performances and swimming events. Luke's future plans include attaining the title of Grandmaster in chess, and training to become a research physician-scientist for his career.

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Latest News

February, 2013

2013 Math Champion + Science Bowl Champion

Luke reigns #1 as both the 2013 MathCounts Champion and Science Bowl Champion for Idaho. He will represent his state in two all expenses paid trips to Washington D.C. in the back-to-back months of April & May. Cheer Luke on as he competes against the nation's best!

January, 2013

"A Mighty Comeback!" breaks 1,000 Reads

Luke's first article for Chess.com describes his heroic battle against International Master Emory Tate at the 22nd Annual North American Open in Las Vegas, NV. Luke defended brilliantly, and describes his "never give up" attitude to playing chess! blog.chess.com/vellottiwizard/a-mighty-comeback

December, 2012

Luke and the Professor

Luke becomes the youngest student ever accepted into an official internship position in the math department of BSU. His math professor, Andres Caicedo, is an expert in the field of Set Theory and Combinatorics. They plan to work together for the next year on projects related to the professor's new book!