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Meet Our FIDE-Rated Chess Coaches

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Discover the competitive expertise behind our coaching team. From tournament-hardened strategies to personalized mentorship, meet the instructors ready to help you reach your next level.

Meet one of the minds behind our students' success. We are proud to have FIDE-rated instructors like Ojas Kulkarni on our team, bringing years of competitive experience and a passion for coaching to every class.

We are excited to have Arvind Iyer on our coaching team. With an ELO rating of 1953 and numerous international tournament prizes, he brings a wealth of expertise to help our students excel.

About Meet Our FIDE-Rated Coaches

Learning from a FIDE-rated coach changes how you approach the board. It is not just about memorizing openings or standard theory; it is about understanding the logic behind every piece maneuver and mastering time management under pressure. Our instructors bring real tournament experience to every session, helping you identify your specific tactical blind spots rather than following a rigid, one-size-fits-all curriculum.

FIDE-rated instructors coaching in Bangalore — Approved by the tribe
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Catch64 Chess Academy

Online classes & at centers in Budigere Cross and HoskoteStarts from ₹1,000 per session

We are a team of competitive chess players who believe that everyone has grandmaster potential waiting to be unlocked. We do not just teach the rules of the game; we teach you how to think, analyze, and compete. Our coaches are here to support your growth, one move at a time.

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