Best 5 chess academies in Hyderabad, India

Top five chess academies in Hyderabad, India

Suddenly out of nowhere you see a flashy chess reel in your Instagram feed and you remember the days you used to play and had so much fun. Or your children get inspired and want to become the next grandmaster like Divya Deshmukh an icon like Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa or a world champion like D Gukesh.

But you have no idea where to start and how to start. You go online and your search ends in endless scrolling but no concrete answers. There are too many to choose from, which one should you select? While there is no confirmation that if you enroll in a top academy, you will be guaranteed to be the next grandmaster, there have been many such cases that players have shown tremendous results even from smaller academies with dedicated coaches. There are definitely many more academies in Hyderabad which you can explore but here we give you our top five picks.

You might be surprised to know that there are six grandmasters from the state of Telangana and one coach has trained all of them at a certain point of time. We will come to know about him in this list. The city of Hyderabad is booming with the love and passion of chess and is soon to become the next big chess hub of the country.

In this article we give you our recommendation of the top five chess academies in Hyderabad suitable for offline coaching where you or your children can go an get chess lessons in a class room. The list is based on the performances of the coaches, the talents they have produced through the years, feedback from parents and student and many more attributes.

Disclaimer : The list is in no particular order and you are the best person to take the decision.

5) Kings’ Chess Academy

At number five, we have the reputed Kings’ Chess Academy. Kings’ Chess Academy is the leading chess training academies for kids in India that is run by world class masters and FIDE instructors including FI Saketh Pedagandham and IM Srinath Rao who have a great track record in nurturing upcoming talents.

The mission of the academy - The mission of Kings Chess Academy is to identify upcoming players and mold them into world class professionals. To achieve this goal, we provide them competent coaching through expert guidance.

Their speciality - Quality courses with certification for career excellence.

Kings’ Chess Academy is dedicated to providing effective & joyful chess learning experience to young generation. We at academy understand that each child is unique, given the right opportunity and encouragement kids will learn to fight their battle! chess is known to enhance the critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.

Address - Plot Number 301, Road Number 11, Jubliee Hills. Lane Beside VACS Bakery,, Beside Happy Kids school., Hyderabad, Telangana 500045

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kingchessacademy/?hl=en

Website - https://kingchessacademy.com/

4) Maestro Chess Academy

At number four we have Maestro chess academy run by CM FI Amitpal Singh. With decades of experience of playing and coaching, the academy is making it’s name in the city of Hyderabad for producing quality students.They also have a great pool of coaches for all types of students and learners.

Their speciality - At Maestro Chess Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing chess enthusiasts of all levels. Our mission is to provide top-tier coaching that fosters strategic thinking and a passion for the game. With a team of experienced instructors, we offer personalized training programs designed to enhance each student's skills and confidence. Join us to embark on a journey of intellectual growth and competitive success.

Address - Plot No 127, 4th Floor , Vasudeva Reddy Nagar Colony,Pillar no.141, Beside lane Pai Electronics, Attapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500048

Contact - +91-7406577878, +91-8886799012

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maestrochessacademyofficial/?hl=en

Website - https://www.maestrochessacademy.com/

3) CRG Chess Academy

At number three, we have CRG Chess Academy. As the name suggest, the academy is run by the extremely talented International Master (IM) CRG Krishna, a renowned Indian chess player and coach, holds the IM title, 3 GM Norms and is a FIDE Trainer. He founded the CRG Chess Academy and was the Silver Medalist in the National Chess Championships 2018. With years of experience, he trains players of all levels and contributes to chess development through his books and teaching. His FIDE rating reflects his current standing among top players.

Their speciality -Experienced International Master (IM), Benefit from the guidance of a seasoned chess professional.

Personalized Coaching, Tailored lessons to suit your individual learning style and goals.

Regular Training Sessions, Consistent practice to improve your skills and confidence.

Competitive Opportunities, Participate in tournaments and competitions to test your abilities.

Address - First floor, "B, indu, THE ANNEXE, BO-08, 13, Fortune Fields, Kukatpally Housing Board Colony, Hyderabad, Telangana 500085

Contact - +916300392512

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crg_chess_academy/?hl=en

Website - https://crgca.in/

2) Velocity Chess Academy

At number two, we have Velocity Chess Academy run and curated by International Master (IM) Krishna Teja, rated 2384 with one GM norm and a holder of several National and International level medals .Krishna Teja have experience of playing chess on a professional level for more than 10 years.

Message by Krishna Teja -” I am looking forward to sharing my experience and lessons I’ve acquired from working under many international coaches throughout my career. I focus on every part of the game starting from openings of your choice/style, Positional, strategic concepts of middlegame and theoretical/practical endgames. I can also analyze your games to help you understand your weaknesses and I will give you homework accordingly. I am open for individual classes, group sessions, online/offline camps and so on. For more details you can always contact me on (chesskrish64@gmail.com or my watsapp number:8500564155) I will be glad to help you!

Address: GP info tech building, Plot no 262, 2nd Floor, K P H B Phase 6, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500085

Website - https://velocitychessacademy.in/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/velocitychessacademy/

1) Ramaraju Academy of Chess Education (RACE)

The last but not the least on the list is none other than Ramaraju Academy of Chess Education (RACE) which is probably the best chess academy in Hyderabad considering its long and historic track record of major achievements.

N Ramaraju is one of the most renowned coaches and has special programs designed for students in his academy. He has also mentored and coached some of the top players of Hyderabad including India no. 1 GM Arjun Erigaisi and Arjuna awardee GM Harika Dronavalli. He is also know to be associated and train all the six grandmasters from Telangana.

Address: Plot No. 56, Amar Cooperative Society, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, Telangana 500033

Phone: +919866114800

Website - https://ramarajuchess.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ramaraju_chess/?hl=en

We hope this article helps you in finding the right coaching for chess so that you can embark on a tactical journey of the chess world.

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