The Team
About Our Coaches
Two passionate coaches dedicated to developing strong, confident chess minds — from first-move beginners to rated tournament players, across the globe.
Why We Coach
Our Mission
We believe chess is a tool for building focus, resilience, and confidence in young minds. Our mission is to make world-class coaching accessible to every motivated student — wherever they live, whatever their level.
Structured Curriculum
Lesson plans built from fundamentals to advanced strategy.
Students Worldwide
Coaching delivered in flexible time zones via Google Meet.
Tournament Ready
Preparation for rated events, school chess, and online play.
Coach Karthik
FIDE-Rated Coach · Peak FIDE 2086
♟ Chess Journey
International-level chess player with a peak FIDE rating of 2086 and a peak Lichess rating of 2350+. Playing competitively since the age of 8, he has played and won numerous state, national, and international tournament prizes. MBA from IIM Calcutta (2019–2021) and B.E. from SSN College of Engineering (2012–2016).
🏆 Tournament Experience
Ranked 6th in the 4th World School Individuals Chess Championship (U-15 Open, Singapore 2008), 71/443 in the Commonwealth Chess Championship (2012), Silver in the 55th & 56th National School Games representing Tamil Nadu, Silver in the All India Inter University Championship (2014), and Bronze in the South Zone Chess Championship (2013).
💡 Coaching Philosophy
Helping students improve rating, thinking and confidence through structured coaching — a structured learning approach, personalized 1:1 attention, focus on thinking (not memorization), and regular progress updates.
🌍 International Teaching
International-level player coaching students worldwide. Organized an all-India online chess event with 100+ registrations including GMs & IMs.
Key Achievements
- ✓ Peak FIDE rating 2086 · Peak Lichess rating 2350+
- ✓ Ranked 6th — World School Individuals U-15, Singapore (2008)
- ✓ Silver — 55th & 56th National School Games (Tamil Nadu team)
- ✓ Silver — All India Inter University Chess Championship (2014)
- ✓ Captain — IIM Calcutta & Anna University chess teams
- ✓ 4+ years coaching experience
Coach Kishore
Chess Coach · Former National-Level Player
♟ Chess Journey
Former national-level player with over 20 years of competitive playing experience, representing school, college, and institutions at state, national, and international tournaments. Peak FIDE rating of 1815 and a peak online rating of 2400+. MBA from Great Lakes Institute of Management and B.E. from SSN College of Engineering.
🏆 Tournament Experience
Ranked 4th in the National School Chess Championship (2012), 9th in the Asian School Rapid Chess Championship (2012), Best U-19 Player at the National Rapid & Blitz Championship (2014), and winner of the IIT Chess Tournament (2023, 2024, 2026) and the IIM Amritsar National Chess Championship (2023).
💡 Coaching Philosophy
"Every strong player was once a beginner. The goal is not just to teach children how to play chess, but to help them think, analyse, and learn with confidence."
🌍 International Teaching
Specializes in training students aged 5–14, with 3+ years of coaching and 2,000+ hours of classroom experience — building strong fundamentals through puzzles, practice games, tournament preparation, analysis sessions, and personalized guidance.
Key Achievements
- ✓ Peak FIDE rating 1815 · 2400+ peak online rating
- ✓ 4th — National School Chess Championship (2012)
- ✓ 9th — Asian School Rapid Chess Championship (2012)
- ✓ Best U-19 Player — National Rapid & Blitz Championship (2014)
- ✓ Winner — IIT Chess Tournament (2023, 2024, 2026)
- ✓ 2,000+ hours of real-time classroom coaching
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Book a free 15-minute consultation with Coach Karthik or Coach Kishore — no obligation.