Stage 1 · Beginner4+ Weeks
Rules, piece movement and fundamentals
- Board setup, piece names & movements
- Basic rules (check, checkmate, stalemate, draw rules)
- Piece values and simple exchanges
Unlock your mind
Master the game of chess
Join the Best Chess Academy to master strategies and level up your game from beginner to advanced!
Our Story
About Mylapore Chess Academy
Mylapore Chess Academy grew from a dream to give every young player disciplined coaching wrapped in joy. We combine structured theoretical lessons, hands-on drills, and live sparring so that learners build strategic thinking that stays with them both on and off the board.
Our FIDE-rated coaches make complex ideas approachable while nurturing confidence, sportsmanship, and curiosity. From the first checkmate to advanced tournament prep, we guide every student with clarity and care.
100+
Students coached
15+ yrs
Teaching experience
Proprietor & Coach
Meenakshi Natarajan
Curriculum
Modern, Stage-Based Learning
Every child follows a clear roadmap that builds confidence, deepens understanding, and keeps the excitement alive long after the first lesson.
Stage 2 · Intermediate6+ Months
Basic openings, tactics, and endgames
- Tactical training (forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, double attacks)
- Calculation techniques (thinking 2–3 moves ahead)
- Basic Endgame Techniques (Queen, Rook Checkmates)
Stage 3 · Advanced2+ Years
Strategies, tournament prep, and mindset
- Advanced middle game strategies (initiative, imbalances, prophylaxis)
- Learning from master games (classical & modern)
- Tournament preparation & psychology
Benefits
Why Students Love Chess
Each lesson balances structure with playful creativity so young minds grow sharper, calmer, and more confident.
Sharper cognitive skills
Strategic thinking
Confidence boost
Enhanced focus
Creativity
Sportsmanship
Achievements
Celebrating every milestone
Snapshots from tournaments, in-class victories, and quiet moments of growth remind us why the board is so special.
Milestones
From first checkmate to tournament medals, every step is written down and celebrated.
Our program keeps a visual journal of achievements so players can look back and feel proud of how far they have come.
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Captured moments
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Meenakshi Natarajan
15/8, Oliver Road, 1st Floor, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004
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