Shiang Chen

Experience

Shiang Chen has carved out a successful career as a dedicated bridge player, with 10+ years experience in the game. 

His prowess on the table has seen him reach the runner-up spot twice at national ACBL events, including the Chicago Grand National Teams and an open National pairs event at Philadelphia.

Beyond his personal gameplay, Shiang is a prolific teacher of the art of bridge to players of all levels, with a particular focus on nurturing young prodigies. You can find him on VaristyTutors. 

His teaching methods, influenced by his educational background in Maths and Physics are rooted in deep understanding, fundamental logic, and creative thinking.

Shiang's passion for games also extends into the realm of math competitions and gaming, both digital and board. 

He has competed in the USAMTS and the William Lowel Putnam competition, two prestigious math competitions, ranking impressively in both. 

Expertise

• Pro Bridge player with significant achievements in national ACBL events;
• Bridge instructor especially for young, aspiring players;
• Mathematics, Physics, and Civil Engineering mastery;
• Complex problem-solving and creative thinking in gameplay;
• Hearthstone and Power Grid pro level player.

Education

Shiang has played bridge for over a decade ever since graduating from George Manson University.

He studied in the fields of:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Civil Engineering

He also loves teaching bridge to players of all levels, especially aspiring young talent.

He’s not one to back down from a challenge, he loves math competitions and has attended them both in High School and at his University.

Notable Achievements

Shiang is also an avid pro gamer, loves game theory and pushing the boundaries. 

Until now, he got a wide range of achievements, including:

• Two-time runner-up in national ACBL events;
• 174th in the USAMTS (USA math talent search) out of thousands of top competitors;
• Ranked within the top 2000 in the William Lowel Putnam math competition, the most prestigious college Math competition in the USA;
• 8th place monthly finish on the Americas server in Hearthstone, one top 64 invitational, and two top 100 invitationals;
• Once considered the 2nd best player in the world at Power Grid, based on records against other top players.