Quantum Chess: A New Lens on Uncertainty | Surya Raghavan | TEDxNewark Academy

This speaker shares his experiences with the world’s most popular board game—chess—with a little twist. By bridging principles of quantum mechanics with the game he loves, Surya will explore how Quantum Chess reshaped his approach to uncertainty, decision-making, and life itself. Surya, a sophomore at Newark Academy, is passionate about many areas of STEM, with math at the heart of everything he does, alongside a deep interest in physics and computer science. As a competitive math student, he has participated in numerous national and international math tournaments, continuously pushing himself at the highest level. He is deeply committed to giving back, whether through volunteering as a math tutor with the OneInMath Program, raising funds for homeless youth, or brightening lives through Color A Smile. Outside of academics, he performs with the New Jersey Youth Symphony's Youth Orchestra and competes on NA's Varsity Swim team. Surya is excited to bring his passion for math and emerging technology to his TEDx talk, where he will explore how embracing uncertainty can help us all thrive in the upcoming quantum era. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx