Coaching

Chess Coaching by India's Record-Breaking Grandmaster

Whether you are a beginner with ambition or a competitive player chasing a title, there is a track built for you.

Youngest National Senior Champion in Indian chess history16 years, 14 days - Viswanathan Anand's national record.

National Senior 2019 - the work behind every rating jump.

Three coaching tracks

Personal 1-on-1

Format: Online (Zoom / Google Meet) or Offline (Chennai)
Best for: Serious students targeting rating improvement or title preparation.
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Group Coaching

Format: Online or Offline
Best for: Players who learn well in a structured group.
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Camps

Format: Online or Offline intensive camps
Best for: Rapid improvement in a focused period.
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Institutional roles

Co-Founder at MSC. Head Coach at Hatsun.

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Co-Founder

Madras School of Chess

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Head Coach

Hatsun Chess Academy

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Wall of Fame

Student proof belongs on the coaching page.

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U-14

[ Student 1 ]

1200

1800

+600 rating points

State U-14 Champion 2025

U-12

[ Student 2 ]

1450

1920

+470 rating points

National U-12 Top 10

U-10

[ Student 3 ]

900

1450

+550 rating points

First FIDE rating crossed

Junior

[ Student 4 ]

1800

2100

+300 rating points

CM title 2024

Junior

[ Student 5 ]

1600

2050

+450 rating points

State Open 2nd place

Coaching enquiry

Send your coaching enquiry.

Submissions email coach@gmakash.com. Akash responds within 48 hours.