JOIN USThis one is from the land of Viswanathan Anand! Long left ignored by youngsters, chess is finally being given its due and gradually children are beginning to
accept it.
Providing world-class training on chess is Genius Chess Academy, which provides high quality instruction and professionally run competitions for young chess players for all levels. Starting from basics, it goes on to train and help beginners get an in-depth knowledge of the game. Apart from this, they also provide adequate training that will help amateurs gradually learn to play the game with skill and tact. Founded by Sandeep Chitkara, the academy offers a wide range of activities for school children particularly.
Any student can become a competent chess player with the proper programme of instruction. The comprehensive course created by Sandeep does exactly that, giving each student the precise material they need at every stage of their development. “The mission of this academy is to identify upcoming players and mould them into world-class professionals. To achieve this, we provide them competent coaching before sending them for tournaments. We arrange classes for beginners, intermediate, advanced and club players,” he says.
The academy has all the facilities required for budding players from computer to modern chess playing programmes. “It doesn’t matter how good the player is.
Without exposure and experience he can’t give his best to the game, as he should be aware of dos and don’ts in tournaments. We believe that constant exposure makes chess players gain confidence, besides enhancing their skill of the game,” shares the founder.
Currently, the academy has more than 70 members between the ages of 5-15 and a fee of Rs 2000 per month. The academy also conducts leagues, tournaments, championship matches, friendly matches and tournaments for students. India’s young chess Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi is an alumni.
So, is chess getting popular in India now? “Yes it is. Parents are sending their wards to learn this sports as it sharpens the brain in terms of analytical thinking, develops a
scientific way of thinking, improves schoolwork and grades and develops patience too. In a way chess is an art for us as it develops us in lots of way,” says Sandeep.