David Gaston is a dedicated chess enthusiast with a deep-seated passion for the game. As the President and Head Coach of the Texas Chess Center (TCC), he has established himself as a prominent figure in the chess community of the DFW metroplex. With over 7 years of coaching and an impressive 15 years of tournament experience under his belt, David Gaston is widely regarded as one of the region's top chess coaches. His commitment to helping aspiring players grow and excel in chess is unwavering, as evidenced by the hundreds of students he has guided to improve their chess skills.

David's journey in the world of chess is marked by his relentless ambition. Alongside his colleague, Jarred Tetzlaff, he ventured to create the Texas Chess Center as a haven for chess.