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From
Beginner
to Master
Live Tournament Rankings
500+
Students Trained
10+
Years of Coaching
100+
Tournaments Played
Beginner to Advanced
Chess Levels Covered
About Our Academy
The academy is led by Chetan Sharma, an internationally rated chess player who has trained many students to improve their chess skills and competitive performance.
Our training programs help students build strong fundamentals and progress step by step from beginner to advanced levels. We provide both online and offline chess coaching with structured learning methods.
Coach1
National Instructor and Arena International Master Title Holder
15+ years experience
At Strategic Mind Chess, my vision is to connect as many people as possible through the beautiful game of chess — to help them sharpen their IQ, enhance decision-making skills, and develop strategic thinking for life beyond the board. Chess is not just a game; it’s a mindset — one that builds patience, foresight, and clarity in every move you make.
Coach1
Former National Player and Fide International Rated Player
10+ years experience
At Strategic Mind Chess, my vision is to connect as many people as possible through the beautiful game of chess — to help them sharpen their IQ, enhance decision-making skills, and develop strategic thinking for life beyond the board. Chess is not just a game; it’s a mindset — one that builds patience, foresight, and clarity in every move you make.
Coach1
Fide Instructor and National Arbiter
8+ years experience
At Strategic Mind Chess, my vision is to connect as many people as possible through the beautiful game of chess — to help them sharpen their IQ, enhance decision-making skills, and develop strategic thinking for life beyond the board. Chess is not just a game; it’s a mindset — one that builds patience, foresight, and clarity in every move you make.
Meet Your Coach
FIDE ID
35047698
Federation
India
Title
Arena International Master
Why Choose CS Chess Academy
Professional coaching by internationally rated players
Structured curriculum for all levels
Focus on strategy and logical thinking
Interactive online and offline classes
Personal attention to each student
Tournament preparation guidance
Our Curriculum
Beginner Level
Learn basics step by step
- 28 Sessions
Introduction about Chess board
Session 2
Introduction about the Pieces
Session 3
Attacking
Session 4
Protecting
Session 5
Checks
Session 6
Defending the King
Session 7
Checkmates
Session 8
Good Capture / Bad Capture
Session 9
Mate in 1
Session 10
Special Moves
Session 11
Notations
Session 12
Draw
Session 13
Basic Tactics
Session 14
Basic Opening Principles
Session 15
Checkmate in 1 with Discover Checks
Session 16
Checkmate in 1 with a Pin
Session 17
Tricky Mate in 1
Session 18
Removing the Guard
Session 19
Basic Forks and Double Attacks
Session 20
Basic Pins
Session 21
Basic Skewers
Session 22
Protect Each Other
Session 23
Avoid Checkmate
Session 24
Counter Attack
Session 25
Escaping by Stalemate
Session 26
Escaping by Perpetual Checks
Session 27
Stop the Promotion
Session 28
Avoid Being Trapped
Intermediate Level
Build skills with smart play
- 28 Sessions
Forcing Moves
Session 2
Queen Sacrifices
Session 3
Other Sacrifices
Session 4
King Position Weaknesses
Session 5
Piece Positioning in Middle Games
Session 6
Clearing a Path to the King
Session 7
King in the Centre
Session 8
Same Side Castling Attack
Session 9
Opposite Side Castling Attack
Session 10
Importance of King in the End Games
Session 11
Check Mate Patterns
Session 12
Pawn Structure
Session 13
Basic King and Pawn Endings
Session 14
Creating Passed Pawns
Session 15
Promoting Pawns
Session 16
Activating the King
Session 17
Simplifying to a Winning Ending
Session 18
Salvaging a Draw
Session 19
Minor Pieces Endings
Session 20
Rook Endings
Session 21
Queen Endings
Session 22
Discoveries and Windmills
Session 23
Attraction
Session 24
Clearance and Interference
Session 25
Pawn Tactics
Session 26
Quiet Moves to Checkmate
Session 27
Quiet Moves to Win Material
Session 28
Zugzwang
Advance Level
Master strategy and tactics
- 68 Sessions
Session 1
Opening Traps
Session 2
The Principles behind Mobilization
Session 3
Opening Repertoire for White – The French Defence
Session 4
Opening Repertoire for Black against 1.d4
Session 5
Reti / English Opening
Session 6
The King's Indian Defence
Session 7
The Grunfeld Defence
Session 8
Opening Repertoire against 1.c4
Session 9
Importance of Centre in the Openings
Session 10
Opening Repertoire against e4
Middle Game Tactics
Session 1
The 7th Rank
Session 2
The Use of Traps
Session 3
Stalemate Combinations
Session 4
Combinations involving Files
Session 5
Combinations involving Diagonals
Session 6
Combinations with Knights
Session 7
Combinations with Major Pieces
Session 8
Attacking the King
Session 9
Minor Tactics
Session 10
Line Blocking
Session 11
Blocking Combinations
Session 12
Dragging the King Out
Session 13
Counterplay
Session 14
Pawn Storms
Session 15
Attacking with Queen and Knight
Session 16
Attacking with Queen and Rook
Session 17
Attacking with Queen and Bishop
Session 18
Combination involving Promotions
Session 19
The Double Bishop Sacrifice
Session 20
Active Moves
Session 21
Intermediate Moves
Session 22
Pawn Sacrifices in the Opening
Session 23
Combined Attack on the Seventh and Eighth Ranks
Session 24
Desperadoes
Positional Topics
Session 1
Outposts
Session 2
Coordination of Pieces
Session 3
Pawn Weaknesses
Session 4
The Open File
Session 5
Fighting against the Pawn Centre
Session 6
Calculating Short Variations
Session 7
The Bishop Pair
Session 8
Good and Bad Bishops
Session 9
The Passed Pawn in the Middle Game
Session 10
Candidate Moves
Session 11
Queenside Majority
Session 12
The Initiative
Session 13
The Elimination Method
Session 14
Diagonals
Session 15
Positional Advantages
Session 16
Semi Open Games
Session 17
Exchanging
Session 18
The Principle of Two Weaknesses
Session 19
An Advantage in Space
Session 20
The Correct Exchanges
Session 21
Shutting out a Piece
Session 22
Pawn Chains
Session 23
Complex Positions
Session 24
The Minority Attack
End Games
Session 1
Principles of Rook Endings
Session 2
Rook against Minor Pieces
Session 3
Fortresses
Session 4
Elementary Endgames
Session 5
Mate with Bishop and Knight
Session 6
Simple Rook Endings
Session 7
End Game Techniques
Session 8
Knight against Bishop
Session 9
Rook against Pawn
Session 10
Knight Endings
How Chess Helps Your Child
Improves concentration
Develops logical thinking
Builds patience and discipline
Enhances problem-solving skills
Boosts memory and IQ
Improves decision-making ability
Online & Offline Classes Child
Online Chess Classes
Interactive live classes from home with expert coaching and game analysis.
Offline Chess Classes
In-person training sessions with practical chessboard learning and personal guidance.
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