About Indian School of Chess
Who are we & What we do
Indian Chess School, based in Pondicherry, offers fun and engaging chess training for beginners and intermediate players across all age groups. Started by Veeran Rajendiran, a chess lover with over five years of teaching experience, the academy focuses on helping students build a strong foundation and develop a love for the game.
We currently work with 20+ schools and institutions and have engaged with 110+ students from India, Singapore, the USA, the UK, and Africa since formally starting in 2020.
Whether a child is just starting out or looking to advance in their skills, we aim to support every student in their unique chess journey with a structured and enjoyable goal based learning experience.
Students Trained
110+
We’ve helped over 110 students go from chess curious to confident
School Partners
20+
Trusted by 20+ schools to deliver engaging chess programs
Countries Reached
5+
We have students in Singapore, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA, India and Africa
Teaching Experience
5+
Over 5 years of hands-on teaching, we've refined a method that brings results
Meet the Coaches
Head Coach
Online Rating: 2261
Veeran Rajinderan
Founder @Indianschoolofchess
I am an ardent chess player and dedicated coach with a peak online rating of 2261. With over five years of coaching experience, I specialize in guiding beginners and intermediate-level players, helping them build a strong foundation and develop tournament-ready skills. Indian School of Chess is my long term pursuit of becoming a full-time chess trainer. My approach blends structured learning, personalized coaching, and an persistence to bring out the best in every student.
Online Rating: 1694
Vinit Patil
Chess Enthusiast & Coach
I am an ardent chess player and dedicated coach with a peak online rating of 2261. With over five years of coaching experience, I specialize in guiding beginners and intermediate-level players, helping them build a strong foundation and develop tournament-ready skills. Indian School of Chess is my long term pursuit of becoming a full-time chess trainer. My approach blends structured learning, personalized coaching, and an persistence to bring out the best in every student.
Online Rating: 1105
Akhilesh Yadav
Founder @Indianschoolofchess
I am an ardent chess player and dedicated coach with a peak online rating of 2261. With over five years of coaching experience, I specialize in guiding beginners and intermediate-level players, helping them build a strong foundation and develop tournament-ready skills. Indian School of Chess is my long term pursuit of becoming a full-time chess trainer. My approach blends structured learning, personalized coaching, and an persistence to bring out the best in every student.
Our Online Chess Programs
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Indian School of Chess
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V. Marudur, Tamil Nadu 605602
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