About Us
Our Story
we have a long history
At Indian Chess Academy, we don’t just create world-class chess players—we build character. Our approach combines personalized coaching with a focus on strategic thinking, discipline, and sportsmanship, helping every student—from absolute beginners to aspiring tournament competitors—reach their full potential both on and off the board.
Viraj Pandit is the founder and head coach at Indian Chess Academy. Driven by a passion for the game and a dedication to nurturing each student’s growth, his coaching style blends practical instruction with hands-on problem-solving. Believing in the transformative power of chess, Viraj ensures every training session fosters not only stronger chess skills but also the discipline and critical thinking that last a lifetime.
Why Choose Us?
We have an amazing strategy
Indian Chess Academy combines expert coaching, strategic thinking, and sportsmanship to help you reach your full potential with personalized training and diverse services.
Meet Our Team
We have inherited technique
We have inherited a time-tested technique that blends traditional strategies with modern approaches. This unique method ensures every player’s growth, helping them master the game and reach their full potential.
Viraj Pandit
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Believes chess is more than just a game—it’s a way of thinking. A FIDE-rated player with over five years of coaching experience, he has trained students ranging from young prodigies as young as four to adult competitors.
A computer science graduate with a deep analytical approach to the game, he also played a key role in organizing the 2022 International Chess Olympiad in Chennai. His coaching blends practical instruction with hands-on problem-solving, helping players sharpen their strategy, stay composed under pressure, and think several moves ahead—on the board and beyond.
Because in chess, like in life, the smartest move is always the next one.
Nachiket Chitre
FIDE Master
With a remarkable peak rating of 2300 and an Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate from the esteemed BITS Pilani. Beyond his chess accolades, Nachiket is a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of a chess academy dedicated to fostering the next generation of chess enthusiasts.
.With a 10 year + experience of teaching quants, he combines his analytical skills and educational insight to innovate in chess learning. His commitment to chess and education, along with a pioneering spirit, positions the academy as a beacon for budding chess talents, promising a unique blend of strategy, discipline, and analytical thinking.
Nachiket
Founder
Viraj
Founder
Viraj Pandit
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Nachiket Chitre
FIDE Master
Walk through our curriculum and approach
join and become an expert!
Join Indian Chess Academy and embark on the path to becoming a grandmaster with expert guidance and personalized training.
join and become an Expert!
Join Indian Chess Academy and embark on the path to becoming a grandmaster with expert guidance and personalized training.
