SMCA - Learn From India's Top Certified Chess Coaches

BALAJI GUTTULA

Peak FIDE Rating of 2320
Led Team India delegation at various International Tournaments
Has been teaching chess professionally since the past 21 years.
Attained the title of FIDE Master in 2009
Several of his students have gone to win State, National and International Tournaments worldwide.

International Rated Player
He has about 24 years of experience in training Kids.
He is one of the most sought after coaches in India.
He has a unique style of training the kids. His students are some of the best players in the World Junior Chess fraternity, excelling at all levels and different formats of the game.
His vision is to make India the hub of Chess in the county and promote Chess in the country, and to produce some of the best future Chess champions from India.

7Peak FIDE Rating of 2096.
As a professional chess trainer from the past 15 years.
He is great at training the kids especially the young aspirants of chess.
Strong at teaching simple opening structures along with tactical motifs and basic and advanced end game skills.

Peak FIDE Rating 2068.
As a professional chess trainer from the past 10 years.
He is great at training the kids and guiding them in a friendly manner.
He prepares the kids for professional tournaments by building a customised opening repertoire
Most of his students won the medals at State, National and International Level

As a professional chess trainer from past 11 years.
He is great at training the kids especially the young aspirants of chess, by understanding the rudimentary elements that are necessary for the initial stages.
Strong at teaching simple opening structures along with tactical motifs and basic and advanced end game skills.
He is one of the strongest elite coaches in SMCA.

Peak FIDE Rating of 1390
As a professional chess trainer from past 12 years.
He is great at training the kids especially the young aspirants of chess, by understanding the rudimentary elements that are necessary for the initial stages.
Strong at teaching simple opening structures along with tactical motifs and basic and advanced end game skills.
He is one of the strongest panels of coaches in SMCA.

Working as a professional chess trainer from past 6 years.
His main forte is that he creates a love for the game in the children by sharing chess stories along with the concepts
He is great at training the kids especially the very young new learners of chess, by understanding the psychology and body language which is necessary for the initial stages.

Peak FIDE Classical Rating of 1611
Has been teaching chess professionally since the past 3 years
Peak FIDE Rapid Rating of 1595
Peak FIDE Blitz Rating of 1606
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Has an expertise of assessing knowledge and skill of students , analyse strength and weakness of the student and advise training plan for improving performance.
Has a licensed FIDE Trainer Title of Developmental Instructor – DI (2024-2027)

He is a professional chess coach trainer at SMCA from past 12 years.
Hs is a seasoned chess coach with over a decade of experience at SMCA.
His specialty lies in working with beginners and younger kids, making his classes not only educational but also enjoyable for his students.
Suraj's coaching style is known for its effectiveness in nurturing young talents and instilling a love for the game in his students.
He has been an integral part of the SMCA team, representing them at various chess tournaments.
Suraj's dedication to his students' development and his passion for chess make him a valuable asset to the chess community.

He is a professional chess coach trainer at SMCA from the past 10 years
Venkatesh is a dedicated chess coach with a passion for nurturing young talents in the game. With a decade of experience at SMCA,
He has honed his skills in training and mentoring chess enthusiasts of all levels.
Venkatesh's coaching style is renowned for its effectiveness and ability to inspire his students.
He has traveled extensively to participate in and observe various chess tournaments, enriching his understanding of the game and its strategies.
Venkatesh's commitment to excellence and his students' success make him a highly respected figure in the world of chess coaching.

FIDE Rating of 1858.
As a professional chess trainer from the past 10 years.
He is an excellent choice for teaching beginners & Intermediate levels kids successfully from the aspects of Technicality and psych too.
He is great at training the kids, especially the young aspirants of chess, by understanding the rudimentary elements that are necessary for the initial stages.
He is one of the dedicated & strongest coaches amongst the Panel of coaches at SMCA.