Chess Classes in Chennai
Offline chess coaching at our Chromepet academy and live online classes for every neighbourhood in Chennai — for kids, adults, beginners and tournament players.
Srinivasan Chess Academy is a chess academy in Chromepet, Chennai, offering offline classes at our Nehru Nagar centre and live online classes for every part of the city. Founded in 2023 by Coach C K R Gangadharam and affiliated to the Chengalpattu District Chess Association, we coach kids and adults from first moves to FIDE-rated tournaments.
சென்னை குரோம்பேட்டையில் உள்ள ஸ்ரீனிவாசன் செஸ் அகாடமி — குழந்தைகள் மற்றும் பெரியவர்களுக்கான நேரடி மற்றும் ஆன்லைன் செஸ் (சதுரங்கம்) வகுப்புகள். தொடக்க நிலை முதல் போட்டி பயிற்சி வரை.
Offline classes — a short trip to Chromepet
Offline or online — choose what suits you
Live online classes (with weekend offline sessions)
Programmes
Why parents choose Srinivasan Chess Academy
A coaching legacy
Founded in 2023 by Coach C K R Gangadharam, son of International Arbiter Shri C K R Srinivasan, a respected coach at Town Club Tirupati and former Chairman of the Chittoor District Chess Association.
Personal attention
Small batches so the coach can watch every student's games, correct mistakes early and track progress over time.
Offline + online
Offline classes at our Chromepet, Chennai centre and live interactive online classes for students across Tamil Nadu, India and abroad.
Tournament-ready
Affiliated to the Chengalpattu District Chess Association, with guidance for district, state and FIDE-rated tournaments.
Our chess syllabus, level by level
Beginner
- The board, piece movement and values
- Castling, en passant and promotion
- Check, checkmate and stalemate
- Basic mates: queen and rook vs king
- Opening principles and chess notation
Intermediate
- Tactics: forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks
- Checkmate patterns and combinations
- Pawn structures and planning
- King-and-pawn and rook endgames
- A first opening repertoire
Advanced & tournament
- Calculation and candidate moves
- Positional play and prophylaxis
- Theoretical endgames
- Repertoire building and preparation
- Clock management and tournament psychology
Visit the academy
Srinivasan Chess Academy
Block A F2, Guru Flats, 43/22, Ramachandra Rd, near Sudar Hospital, Nehru Nagar, Chromepet, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600044
+91 99405 39737
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Sat–Sun 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently asked questions
Where is Srinivasan Chess Academy located?
The academy is at Block A F2, Guru Flats, 43/22, Ramachandra Rd, near Sudar Hospital, Nehru Nagar, Chromepet, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600044, close to Chromepet railway station on GST Road.
Which areas of Chennai do you serve?
Offline students come from Chromepet, Pallavaram, Tambaram, Selaiyur, Hasthinapuram, Pammal, Nanganallur, Medavakkam, Velachery and nearby areas. Students from every other part of Chennai attend live online classes.
What are the class timings?
The academy is open Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Sat–Sun 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Batch timings are fixed when you join.
Do you teach both kids and adults?
Yes. We coach children from about 5 years old as well as adults, from complete beginners to tournament players.
Is there a free demo class?
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp or call +91 99405 39737 to book a free demo class.
Book a free demo class
Talk to Coach C K R Gangadharam about your child's level, batch timings and fees. Offline classes run at our Chromepet centre; live online classes are open to students anywhere.
