Advanced Chess Coaching
For players who know the game and want to break through: deeper calculation, sharper strategy, solid endgames and a repertoire that fits you.
Advanced coaching focuses on what separates strong players from average ones: calculating accurately, choosing the right plan, converting winning endgames and preparing openings properly.
Every student's own tournament games are analysed so training targets their real weaknesses. We also work on time management and practical decision-making at the board.
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
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.
Where you can join
Other programmes
Frequently asked questions
Who is advanced chess coaching for?
Players who already play tournaments or regularly play online and want structured improvement — typically rated players or strong club players.
Do you analyse my tournament games?
Yes. Game analysis is a core part of advanced coaching.
Can advanced coaching be done online?
Yes. Online sessions use a shared board and screen so analysis is as detailed as in person.
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.
