Chess Gyaan is a leading chess academy in Bangalore led by Grandmaster Priyadharshan Kannappan


Chess 1-2-5 Program by Chess Gyaan Academy
GM Priyadharshan launchess Chess Gyaan in the silicon valley of India
Learn from Chess Gyaan Expert Team
Varied modes and methods of training for every individual based on their playing strengths and levels
Personal Training
Have 1-1 world-class training sessions from our coaches, where you will get personalized attention, guidance and handholding in every step of your chess journey.
Chess 125 Program
Chess 125 is the perfect balance of personal and group training, where students in groups of 5 train under a coach. The sessions would be more interactive with lot of ideas being shared, and you can get the sessions at a lower cost compared to private lessons.
Online Camps
The “TOP TEN” program – This is a 3-month online group and individual training program specifically designed for ambitious and dedicated students who want to excel in the game.
Chess Gyaan Online Classroom
A dedicated in-built training platform with top-notch study materials accessible only for the students of Chess Gyaan

Tailor made homeworks
Homework will be provided on a regular basis based on student's level of play

Study schedule
The timetable will be provided on what you should study in your own time and how to study.

Game Analysis
The sessions will primarily focus on improving your middlegame, endgame and analytical knowledge. We will focus very little on your opening knowledge, as it’s not the most important thing for players up to 2200 rating level.

Play Games
Play games online with other Chess Gyaan students and also with trainers. Analyze your games regularly to measure improvement.

Participate in Tournaments
We will help you for tournament preparation and you will also be able join the online tournaments conducted by Chess Gyaan team

Unique training modules
The first few sessions will be spent in understanding your game and playing style and based on that we will create a working plan working on your strengths and weaknesses
Testimonials
“Priyadharshan has been coaching my son for almost a year now. My son’s understanding of chess has improved significantly. I myself, find Priyadharshan’s classes very interesting. I love the strong fundamentals that Priyadharshan teaches. My son is only 10, and Priyadharshan’s calm and patient attitude is commendable. He doesn’t mind the barrage of questions and patiently answers all of them. He’s the best coach I have seen by far. I would highly recommend Priyadharshan as a coach for children interested in chess or chess enthusiasts.”
Murali Raghavendra Rao Father of Abhinav Rao
“Priyadharshan has been coaching my son for more than one year. Before coaching, Asish was Class C player and loved to play fast chess. However, after he met Priyadharshan, he played blitz rarely and played more classical chess. He increased my son’s knowledge, confidence and love for chess. His lessons helped him reached Chess Expert under one year. His coaching also helped him get sixth place Junior High School Nationals in 2018, above experts and masters. He is the best chess coach, in my opinion. He is calm and answers all the doubts that his students have. He has shown me that he cares about his student’s chess a lot.”
Byomakesh Panda Father of Asish Panda
“My Son has been coached by GM Priyadarshan for over a year. Even though my son was a beginner-intermedite, Priyadarshan agreed to coach my son. Throughout the coaching sessions he was very patient, understanding and helpful for my son. My son loved all his classes and continued to be coached by him even when we moved to USA. He focuses on the basics of chess and can explain complex strategies in a very simple manner. He has loads of patience and understands how to work with kids and help them excel in chess. I would recommend him to any child who is looking to excel in the game if chess!”
Karan Nayyar Father of Mannansh Nayyar
Priyadharshan has been coaching me for a year now. I am an adult learner, and I thoroughly enjoy the depth of explanation that Priyadharshan shares in various positions. Priyadharshan is a wonderful chess teacher, and his Grandmaster Level knowledge shows while he is teaching. He brings personal experiences into the lessons, and I look forward to seeing him every week!
George Krasnopolskiy Adult Learner 17-July-2020
For the last 5 years, I have worked under GM Kannappan and thoroughly enjoyed it. With his help, I was able to break 2000 FIDE. His kindness and dedication towards me have helped me grow as a player. GM Kannappan supports his students in any way possible whether it’s preparing for the next round opponent or answering late night questions. He has helped me create a strong repertoire and targeted my weaknesses in each lesson. My tactical play, positional thinking, and endgame skills showed growth over time through my results at tournaments. Our lessons start out with positions that showcase a specific motif or theme then onto top-level games where I apply the specific theme/motif when finding moves that the super grandmasters played. His unique approach and easygoing attitude keep me engaged and passionate about chess. I am very lucky to meet GM Kannappan and I highly recommend him to everyone of all playing strengths.
Gokul Thangavel Student
Frequently Asked Questions
I am unrated, can I learn from ChessGyaan?
Yes, you can learn through us, as we have coaches who cater to every rating level out there, we will find the best-fit coach for your rating level.
How many lessons a week would be the most optimal?
We strongly suggest that you learn minimum 2 hours a week from our trainers and outside of the training you should spend a minimum of 1 hour a day working on your own to see some substantial chess growth in few months.
Why should I start my classes with junior coaches at the start and not right away with a GM if my rating is anywhere below 1500 ?
We strongly believe that the junior coaches can more lucidly explain the concepts and ideas that are faced by the players below U1500 rating level and this way we also ensure that the student gets the most value for the money spent on the training. The moment, the junior coach feels that you have stepped up your game, you will be moved to the next level of training with a stronger coach.
How to schedule classes?
Please click on the appointments tab and schedule the sessions with your favourite instructor.
I want to cancel a scheduled class?
You can go ahead and cancel a scheduled session up to 8 hours before the scheduled start time. We understand that there would be some extraordinary circumstances, where you may not be able to give prior notice, in such cases it is fine, but if you consistently cancel scheduled sessions, then we would have to charge for some of those sessions.
Is online sessions as beneficial as in-person lessons?
Majority of modern-day chess training happens online, and there are a lot of benefits of having online sessions like 1)Convenience 2)Flexibility in timing 3)Distance not an issue 4)Advanced tools and annotations that can be shown on a digital board, which is not possible on a physical board. We believe online sessions are equally or even better than in-person sessions
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