South Mumbai Chess Academy

SMCA

World's Leading Chess Academy

Shaping chess champions since 1996. With 30+ years of excellence, 100,000+ students trained, and 4,500+ medalists worldwide.

1,00,000+Students Trained
4,500+Medalists
50+Professional Team
30+Years of Legacy
4.9/5Google Rating

Why Choose Us

30 Years Of Excellence

For three decades, SMCA has been a trusted name in chess education, nurturing talent and creating champions.

01

Customized Learning

Personalized training plans tailored to every student's skill level, pace, and ambition — from beginner to grandmaster track.

02

Interactive Modules

Engaging online and offline training with puzzles, real-time game analysis, and competitive practice sessions.

03

Proven Results

An industry-leading track record with 4,500+ medalists, reflecting trust, transparency, and consistent outcomes.

“We discovered SMCA during lockdown and it has been a great experience for our nine year old son. The instructors are totally hands on and child friendly. They ensure that every child is kept engaged and interested throughout the class.”

SJ

Sangeeta John

Parent · SMCA Lower Parel

Beyond the Board

Chess DevelopsFocusResilienceConfidenceLeadership

Chess is more than a game — it's a training ground for skills that shape success in academics, careers, and life.

Critical Thinking

Pattern recognition and strategic analysis sharpen decision-making far beyond the board.

Focus & Discipline

Hours of deep concentration at the board build attention spans that carry into academics and life.

Problem Solving

Every position is a puzzle — learning to calculate under pressure builds creative, adaptable thinkers.

Leadership

Chess teaches accountability — every move is yours. That ownership shapes confident, independent leaders.

Our Branches

10+ Centres Across Mumbai

Expert chess coaching is always within reach. Visit your nearest SMCA branch today.

SMCA FIS Academy

Mahalaxmi

SMCA Hungry Minds

Andheri East

SMCA Lower Parel

Lower Parel

Kangaroo Kids

Wadala

White House Academy

Walkeshwar

Tots and Tales

Hughes Road

SMCA Honey Bee

Sion

SMCA Little Leaf

Wadala East

Testimonials

Hear it from the Parents

4.9/5

Talented and passionate coaches who really care about each individual student. I've been enormously impressed with the fun and exciting 1-on-1 lessons that have helped my son grow in his love and skill for chess!

SK

Satish Kumar M.

Parent

My son has been coaching with Nagendra and SMCA since the past 4 years. He has thoroughly enjoyed every class and learnt not only the game but also sportsmanship. Nagendra Sir is great with children.

RK

Runali Kharat

Parent

Really happy with the progress my son has showed in the last 6-8 months since he started coaching with SMCA.

AM

Ankur Mehta

Parent

Super coaching and very professional with a combination of friendly and caring coaches. We really enjoy playing chess when it's SMCA.

AS

Archana Singhania

Parent

We discovered SMCA during lockdown and it has been a great experience for our nine year old son. The instructors are totally hands on and child friendly. They ensure that every child is kept engaged and interested throughout the class.

SJ

Sangeeta John

Parent

Thanks to SMCA for bringing out the best in my child. My child has been enjoying chess sessions over the past 4 years. The staff is very friendly and is always ready to help.

SR

Sakshi Rahatwal

Parent

My daughter's game has improved tremendously with Veeresh sir's coaching and guidance. Very happy with SMCA academy.

NV

Nitin Varu

Parent

SMCA academy is a good professional chess academy with skilled and friendly coaches. The program is well structured and the teaching is very detailed followed by appropriate homework tasks.

NB

Nagavalli Bandaru

Parent

My daughter has been learning Chess with SMCA for a few months now. She has picked it up really well. The coach explains the concepts to kids very patiently. SMCA has a good methodology for training kids.

SK

Sohit Kapoor

Parent

They are a team who are highly professional and committed to the game. Training young minds needs a creative bent of its own, and they are doing it with great skill. Lucky to have found an institution like this for my little one.

AN

Arundhati Nagendran

Parent

We are glad to have such a dedicated team for my child! SMCA is a second home for my child. Thanks Veeresh sir and Balaji sir.

PU

Prabhas Uppalapati

Parent

The coach is really good. My son has grasped the chess very well, Sir is quite good at teaching the techniques. He identified his weak points and provided the necessary help required. Highly impressed with SMCA.

BG

Bhawna Goyal

Parent

Talented and passionate coaches who really care about each individual student. I've been enormously impressed with the fun and exciting 1-on-1 lessons that have helped my son grow in his love and skill for chess!

SK

Satish Kumar M.

Parent

My son has been coaching with Nagendra and SMCA since the past 4 years. He has thoroughly enjoyed every class and learnt not only the game but also sportsmanship. Nagendra Sir is great with children.

RK

Runali Kharat

Parent

Really happy with the progress my son has showed in the last 6-8 months since he started coaching with SMCA.

AM

Ankur Mehta

Parent

Super coaching and very professional with a combination of friendly and caring coaches. We really enjoy playing chess when it's SMCA.

AS

Archana Singhania

Parent

We discovered SMCA during lockdown and it has been a great experience for our nine year old son. The instructors are totally hands on and child friendly. They ensure that every child is kept engaged and interested throughout the class.

SJ

Sangeeta John

Parent

Thanks to SMCA for bringing out the best in my child. My child has been enjoying chess sessions over the past 4 years. The staff is very friendly and is always ready to help.

SR

Sakshi Rahatwal

Parent

My daughter's game has improved tremendously with Veeresh sir's coaching and guidance. Very happy with SMCA academy.

NV

Nitin Varu

Parent

SMCA academy is a good professional chess academy with skilled and friendly coaches. The program is well structured and the teaching is very detailed followed by appropriate homework tasks.

NB

Nagavalli Bandaru

Parent

My daughter has been learning Chess with SMCA for a few months now. She has picked it up really well. The coach explains the concepts to kids very patiently. SMCA has a good methodology for training kids.

SK

Sohit Kapoor

Parent

They are a team who are highly professional and committed to the game. Training young minds needs a creative bent of its own, and they are doing it with great skill. Lucky to have found an institution like this for my little one.

AN

Arundhati Nagendran

Parent

We are glad to have such a dedicated team for my child! SMCA is a second home for my child. Thanks Veeresh sir and Balaji sir.

PU

Prabhas Uppalapati

Parent

The coach is really good. My son has grasped the chess very well, Sir is quite good at teaching the techniques. He identified his weak points and provided the necessary help required. Highly impressed with SMCA.

BG

Bhawna Goyal

Parent

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