Personalised Chess Training (From Beginner to Advanced) by FM Kumaran, International Master norm holder (peak FIDE rating 2328)

From 14 C$ /h

Hello, I'm Kumaran from India, an International Master norm holder having a FIDE rating of 2298 (peak rating 2328).

I have 15 years of tournament experience having represented India at multiple international events occasions. My achievements include:

- Gold medal in World Youth Chess Olympiad (2014)
- 4 times Tamil Nadu state chess champion in various age categories.
- Captained University of Madras to inter-university championship in 2019
- Champion in multiple international open tournaments

Online coaching - iChess Academy

I run online chess training under the banner of iChess Academy, where a team of 4 qualified coaches (including myself) train students through 1-on-1 personalised sessions, each coach specialising in different stages of development.

What we offer at iChess Academy

- Periodic progress reports to track improvement
- Personalised development discussions and goal-setting sessions
- Structured training tailored to each student’s level and strengths
- Sessions available in English, Tamil, and Hindi - based on the student’s preference

Extra information

Laptop/ Desktop with web cam preferred

Location

Online from India

About Me

I'm passionate about Chess and I try to impart the same passion to the learner. The sessions are informative, anecdotal and fun! I strongly believe Chess is not just a game, it's a way of thinking. Hence, the learner will be taught how to approach the game, strategize, think out of the box and develop general problem solving skills.

The learning plan will be structured in a systematic manner according to the needs and preferences of the learner. I offer both personalized 1-on-1 sessions and group sessions to facilitate collaborative learning.

People of all ages and nationality are welcome to contact me for chess lessons.

Education

I've completed my Masters in Sports Management from Global Institute of Sports Business
I completed Bachelors in Accounting & Finance from the University of Madras

Experience / Qualifications

Chess - International Master norm holder with FIDE Rating of 2298 (Peak Rating 2328) and 15+ years of tournament experience.

Sports - Working with India's largest privately-funded high-performance training center targeting mission olympics.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Tamil

Hindi

Skills

Chess

Sport coaching

Tutoring

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Learn Chess from an international player with FIDE rating of 2298 and 15+ years of experience

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