Have 1-1 world-class online training sessions from our 15+ coaches, where you will get personalized attention, guidance and handholding in every step of your chess journey, along with the guidance from GrandMaster Priyadharshan.
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Group Classes
Regularly we run online group classes with different batch sizes catering to players of different levels. The classes are designed to be cohort-based learning, creating a community of students who learn from their coach and their peers.
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Classes for the Working Professionals
Why should kids have all the fun? We offer chess classes for busy professionals who would like to learn chess as a hobby or to better strategize at work and home!
A high intense chess program for serious learners will be launching on February 2023! Reach out to us for more information.
Why you should choose Chess Gaja?
We focus on the learning process and not the short term results. Therefore, we handhold you throughout your chess learning journey by offering
Tailor made homeworks
Homework will be provided on a regular basis based on student's level of play
Study schedule
A personalized timetable will be provided on what you should study in your own time and how to study
Play Games
Play games online with other Chess Gaja students and also with trainers. Analyze your games regularly to measure improvement.
Unique training modules
The first few sessions will be spent in understanding your game and playing style, and based on that. After that, we will create a working plan working on your strengths and weaknesses.
Tailor made homeworks
Homework will be provided on a regular basis based on student's level of play
Study schedule
A personalized timetable will be provided on what you should study in your own time and how to study
Play Games
Play games online with other Chess Gaja students and also with trainers. Analyze your games regularly to measure improvement.
Participate in Tournaments
We will help you with tournament preparation, and you will also be able to join the online tournaments conducted by the Chess Gaja team.
Game Analysis
The sessions will primarily focus on improving your middlegame, endgame and analytical knowledge. We will focus very little on your opening knowledge, as it’s not the most important thing for players up to 2200 rating level.
Unique training modules
The first few sessions will be spent in understanding your game and playing style, and based on that. After that, we will create a working plan working on your strengths and weaknesses.
Participate in Tournaments
We will help you with tournament preparation, and you will also be able to join the online tournaments conducted by the Chess Gaja team.
Game Analysis
The sessions will primarily focus on improving your middlegame, endgame and analytical knowledge. We will focus very little on your opening knowledge, as it’s not the most important thing for players up to 2200 rating level.
The section of Testimonials
All the Coaches are excellent and great. GM Priyadharshan Kannappan is an great Coach, Mentor and motivator. His Passion for Chess and teaching methodology is awesome and he is available anytime to answer the queries regarding chess
He is the best coach I have seen and would highly recommend him for the chess learners.
The academy is qualified to coach all levels of players. Coach GM Priyadarshan is patient enough and well equipped to handle teenagers. He communicates well with parents as well. Chess Gaja has our highest recommendation.
“Priyadharshan has been coaching my son for almost a year now. My son’s understanding of chess has improved significantly. I myself, find Priyadharshan’s classes very interesting. I love the strong fundamentals that Priyadharshan teaches. My son is only 10, and Priyadharshan’s calm and patient attitude is commendable. He doesn’t mind the barrage of questions and patiently answers all of them. He’s the best coach I have seen by far. I would highly recommend Priyadharshan as a coach for children interested in chess or chess enthusiasts.”
For the last 5 years, I have worked under GM Kannappan and thoroughly enjoyed it. With his help, I was able to break 2000 FIDE. His kindness and dedication towards me have helped me grow as a player. GM Kannappan supports his students in any way possible whether it’s preparing for the next round opponent or answering late night questions. He has helped me create a strong repertoire and targeted my weaknesses in each lesson. My tactical play, positional thinking, and endgame skills showed growth over time through my results at tournaments. Our lessons start out with positions that showcase a specific motif or theme then onto top-level games where I apply the specific theme/motif when finding moves that the super grandmasters played. His unique approach and easygoing attitude keep me engaged and passionate about chess. I am very lucky to meet GM Kannappan and I highly recommend him to everyone of all playing strengths.
Priyadharshan has been coaching me for a year now. I am an adult learner, and I thoroughly enjoy the depth of explanation that Priyadharshan shares in various positions. Priyadharshan is a wonderful chess teacher, and his Grandmaster Level knowledge shows while he is teaching. He brings personal experiences into the lessons, and I look forward to seeing him every week!
The coaches are excellent, and focus on students' understanding of the concepts. GM Priyadharshan is deeply involved with the students. He is a great mentor and a positive influence in shaping young minds, someone that the young students look up to and learn important life lessons beyond just chess.
Majority of modern-day chess training happens online, and there are a lot of benefits of having online sessions like 1)Convenience 2)Flexibility in timing 3)Distance not an issue 4)Advanced tools and annotations that can be shown on a digital board, which is not possible on a physical board. We believe online sessions are equally or even better than in-person sessions
We strongly suggest that you learn minimum 2 hours a week from our trainers and outside of the training you should spend a minimum of 1 hour a day working on your own to see some substantial chess growth in few months.
You can cancel the scheduled private sessions up to 8 hours before the scheduled start time. Read more about our refund policy here – https://chessgaja.com/terms-and-conditions-2/
We strongly believe that the junior coaches can more lucidly explain the concepts and ideas that are faced by the players below U1500 rating level and this way we also ensure that the student gets the most value for the money spent on the training. The moment, the junior coach feels that you have stepped up your game, you will be moved to the next level of training with a stronger coach
Learn chess from the India’s highest FIDE rated full time coach. GM Priyadharshan Kannappan"Center (Former World Champion GM Susan Polgar - mentor of Priyadharshan) and to left GM Ray Robson (Priyadharshan teammate in Webster University)"