TELANGANA CHESS FOUNDATION
Empowering future grandmasters, state champions, and strategic thinkers with world-class chess education & FIDE certified coaching.
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FIDE Certified Coaching Staff
Our Impact In Numbers
Over a decade of nurturing competitive players, state champions, and strategic minds across Telangana and beyond.
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Everything You Need To
Master The Game
We combine traditional chess wisdom with modern digital infrastructure. Explore the tools that give Telangana Chess Foundation students their competitive edge.
Interactive Game Area
Practice with purpose. Challenge peers, analyze moves with Stockfish engine, and get real-time coach feedback in our dedicated arena.
Live Digital Classrooms
Experience seamless learning with interactive 1-on-1 and group sessions. Our 'Open Classroom' technology brings the academy to your home.
Academy Management
A centralized dashboard for coaches and parents. Track ELO ratings, tournament history, and attendance with professional analytics.
Smothered Checkmate Motif
White to move: Find the winning tactical move!
Choose Your
Path to Mastery
From first moves to state championships, Telangana Chess Foundation offers comprehensive training structured for every skill level.
Beginner Level – 1
Perfect for complete beginners. Learn the rules, movements, and basic checkmates to start playing confidently.
Syllabus Highlights
- Intro to Chess Board & Pieces
- Movement & Value of Pieces
- Rules: Castling, En Passant
- Basic Checkmates & Stalemate
Beginner Level – 2
Builds on basics. Focus on elementary checkmates, simple tactics like pins and forks, and piece coordination.
Syllabus Highlights
- King + Queen/Rook Checkmates
- Checkmate in 1 & 2 moves
- Tactics: Pin, Fork (Basic)
- Discovered Checks
Intermediate Level – 1
Introduction to advanced tactics. Learn absolute pins, forks, double attacks, and calculating deeper mates.
Syllabus Highlights
- Absolute vs Relative Pins
- Knight Forks & Double Attacks
- Checkmate in 3 & 4 moves
- Discovered Check Tactics
Intermediate Level – 2
Master opening principles. Develop pieces effectively, control the center, and study the Giuoco Piano.
Syllabus Highlights
- Opening Principles & Development
- Good vs Bad Bishop
- Coordination of Pieces
- King Pawn Openings (Giuoco Piano)
Intermediate Level – 3
Deepen tactical understanding. Learn complex motifs like X-rays, interference, and overloading.
Syllabus Highlights
- Discovered Attacks
- X-Ray Attacks
- Interference Tactics
- Overloaded Pieces
Intermediate Level – 4
Strategic mastery. Understand pawn structures, open files, and positional concepts like zugzwang.
Syllabus Highlights
- Pawn Structures & Chains
- Isolated & Backward Pawns
- Open Files & Outposts
- Zugzwang & Traps
Advanced Level – 1
Intensive training for competitive players. Deep opening analysis, endgame theory, and positional sacrifices.
Syllabus Highlights
- Dynamic vs Static Centers
- Pawn & Knight Endgames
- Advanced Opening Repertoire
- Space Advantage & Prophylaxis
Meet Your Mentors
Our faculty consists of FIDE-rated professionals and champions who don't just teach chess—they live it.

Tejavath Naresh
Head Coach & Founder

Tejavath Aruna
Senior Coach

Ranghanathan K S
Junior Coach

Kethavath Lokesh
Assistant Coach
Experience the
Telangana Chess Method
Not sure where to start? Book a complimentary 30-minute demo session with a Telangana Chess Foundation FIDE-rated coach.
Skill Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your current rating and chess intuition.
Coach Matching
Get paired with an instructor who fits your learning style.
Flexible Timing
Schedule your free demo session during evenings or weekends.
Custom Roadmap
Receive a tailored training plan to achieve your chess goals.
How It Works
Your journey to mastery in 3 simple steps
Book Slot
Select a time that works for you.
Meet Coach
Join the 1-on-1 video session.
Get Plan
Receive your personalized roadmap.
Stories from the Board
Join hundreds of satisfied students and parents who have transformed their strategic thinking with Telangana Chess Foundation.
"My daughter has improved tremendously since joining Telangana Chess Foundation. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and make learning chess fun and engaging."
Jyothi Yadav
Intermediate Player
"I started as a complete beginner. The structured curriculum and personalized attention helped me compete in local tournaments within months."
Khilend Sahu
Adult Beginner
"The online coaching sessions are fantastic! I learn from expert coaches from home. My rating increased by 300 points in just 6 months."
Arjun Biru
Intermediate Player
"The focus on tactical and strategic understanding elevated my game. Thanks to the foundation, I recently won my first regional tournament!"
Dandu Ravi
Tournament Player
"The coaches understand how to work with young children. My son looks forward to every lesson and has developed excellent concentration."
Krarjun Gaud
Parent of Student
"Never thought I could learn chess, but the instructors proved me wrong. It has become my favorite hobby and mental exercise."
Chandu Shekhar
Student
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