# Chess Lab BJJ > Portland, United States ## Overview **Name:** Chess Lab BJJ **Description:** Chess Lab BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy led by Fabiano Scherner, a 5th degree black belt and world champion competitor. The gym is part of a larger network of Chess Lab BJJ affiliate schools across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, all sharing Fabiano's technical approach to the art. Fabiano Scherner, commonly known as "Pega Leve," is a German-Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and accomplished BJJ competitor. He earned his black belt under the legendary Murilo Bustamante and Luis Roberto "Bebeo" Duarte, training with Brazilian Top Team (BTT) in Brazil. Scherner has won multiple championships on the international stage including World No-Gi Championships, Masters World Championships, Pan-American Championships, and American National titles in both gi and no-gi divisions. Beyond competition, Fabiano has fought professionally in mixed martial arts for prestigious organizations including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Cage Rage, and the International Fight League (IFL). His cross-training experience with elite grapplers like Jeff Monson in Olympia, Washington helped shape his technical and strategic approach to teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he now shares with students at Chess Lab BJJ locations. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 7200 Se 92nd Ave Suite F, Portland, Oregon, United States of America Portland, GA 30741, United States **Website:** https://www.chesslabbjj.com/#/ **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabianoschernerbjj ## Instructors ### Fabiano Scherner - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Fabiano Scherner, commonly known as Fabiano "Pega Leve," is a German-Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. Born in Tres Passos, Brazil on June 30, 1972, Scherner began training BJJ in 1999 with Carlson Gracie student Murilo Rupp. He was introduced to Mario Sperry, Murilo Bustamante, and Luis Roberto "Bebeo" Duarte, earning an invitation to train with Brazilian Top Team (BTT). Scherner earned his black belt in just three years and nine months. He has competed professionally in MMA for the UFC, Cage Rage, and IFL, while also achieving world-class success in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition. --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/georgia/portland/chess-lab-bjj)