Meet the ChessMates Chess Coaches
ChessMates coaches are experienced, rated chess players who specialise in teaching children aged 5 to 14. Every student keeps the same dedicated coach for all sessions.
Lalit Akhade — Founder & Head Coach
Rated chess player with 12+ years playing experience and 7 years coaching children. Founder of ChessMates Academy.
Lokesh N — FIDE Rated Coach (FIDE 2251)
Former Tamil Nadu State Champion and international FIDE event winner with 8+ years of teaching. Has produced State and National champions.
Narendar Mudaliyar — Senior Chess Coach (Peak 2206, Lichess)
14+ years of playing experience and 8+ years of coaching, plus 7 years as a chess arbiter. Known for a simplified teaching methodology.
Bhavna Suvasia — Chess Coach
Inter-college silver medalist focused on foundational skills with a patient teaching approach.
Vijay Parmar — Chess Coach
Endgame specialist with a focus on student mentoring and tournament preparation.
Nandita Devi Nanda — Chess Coach (Rated 1821)
Youth specialist known for creative lesson planning and a focus on critical thinking.