TELANGANA CHESS FOUNDATION

Empowering future grandmasters, state champions, and strategic thinkers with world-class chess education & FIDE certified coaching.

120+Tournaments Host
600+Active Students
60+State Champions
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FIDE Certified Coaching Staff

Proven Track Record

Our Impact In Numbers

Over a decade of nurturing competitive players, state champions, and strategic minds across Telangana and beyond.

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World-Class Platform

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

Interactive Game Area

Practice with purpose. Challenge peers, analyze moves with Stockfish engine, and get real-time coach feedback in our dedicated arena.

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Live Digital Classrooms

Live Digital Classrooms

Experience seamless learning with interactive 1-on-1 and group sessions. Our 'Open Classroom' technology brings the academy to your home.

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Academy Management

Academy Management

A centralized dashboard for coaches and parents. Track ELO ratings, tournament history, and attendance with professional analytics.

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Interactive Challenge

Smothered Checkmate Motif

White to move: Find the winning tactical move!

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🎮 Your Move!Drag and drop White's piece onto the correct target square to solve the tactical puzzle.
FIDE Level CurriculumBeginner
Structured Curriculum

Choose Your
Path to Mastery

From first moves to state championships, Telangana Chess Foundation offers comprehensive training structured for every skill level.

₹15,000/ course

Beginner Level – 1

Perfect for complete beginners. Learn the rules, movements, and basic checkmates to start playing confidently.

Duration3 Months
Size8-10 students
Rating 4.9

Syllabus Highlights

  • Intro to Chess Board & Pieces
  • Movement & Value of Pieces
  • Rules: Castling, En Passant
  • Basic Checkmates & Stalemate
₹15,000/ course

Beginner Level – 2

Builds on basics. Focus on elementary checkmates, simple tactics like pins and forks, and piece coordination.

Duration3 Months
Size8-10 students
Rating 4.8

Syllabus Highlights

  • King + Queen/Rook Checkmates
  • Checkmate in 1 & 2 moves
  • Tactics: Pin, Fork (Basic)
  • Discovered Checks
₹20,000/ course

Intermediate Level – 1

Introduction to advanced tactics. Learn absolute pins, forks, double attacks, and calculating deeper mates.

Duration4 Months
Size6-8 students
Rating 4.8

Syllabus Highlights

  • Absolute vs Relative Pins
  • Knight Forks & Double Attacks
  • Checkmate in 3 & 4 moves
  • Discovered Check Tactics
₹20,000/ course

Intermediate Level – 2

Master opening principles. Develop pieces effectively, control the center, and study the Giuoco Piano.

Duration4 Months
Size6-8 students
Rating 4.8

Syllabus Highlights

  • Opening Principles & Development
  • Good vs Bad Bishop
  • Coordination of Pieces
  • King Pawn Openings (Giuoco Piano)
₹20,000/ course

Intermediate Level – 3

Deepen tactical understanding. Learn complex motifs like X-rays, interference, and overloading.

Duration4 Months
Size6-8 students
Rating 4.8

Syllabus Highlights

  • Discovered Attacks
  • X-Ray Attacks
  • Interference Tactics
  • Overloaded Pieces
₹20,000/ course

Intermediate Level – 4

Strategic mastery. Understand pawn structures, open files, and positional concepts like zugzwang.

Duration4 Months
Size6-8 students
Rating 4.8

Syllabus Highlights

  • Pawn Structures & Chains
  • Isolated & Backward Pawns
  • Open Files & Outposts
  • Zugzwang & Traps
₹30,000/ course

Advanced Level – 1

Intensive training for competitive players. Deep opening analysis, endgame theory, and positional sacrifices.

Duration6 Months
Size4-6 students
Rating 4.9

Syllabus Highlights

  • Dynamic vs Static Centers
  • Pawn & Knight Endgames
  • Advanced Opening Repertoire
  • Space Advantage & Prophylaxis
₹30,000/ course

Advanced Level – 2

Elite training for aspiring masters. Focus on tournament discipline, psychology, and rigorous practice.

Duration6 Months
Size4-6 students
Rating 4.9

Syllabus Highlights

  • Tournament Psychology
  • Calculation Visualization
  • Complex Endgames
  • Grandmaster Game Analysis
Mark Your Calendars

Upcoming Battles

Join Telangana Chess Foundation tournaments, workshops, and masterclasses to elevate your strategy and claim your victory.

OCT15
Tournament

Monthly Chess Tournament

Compete against fellow enthusiasts. Swiss system, 5 rounds, cash prizes for top 3.

10:00 AM
Main Academy Hall
32/50 Slots
OCT20
Workshop

Beginner's Strategy Workshop

Master opening principles and middle-game tactics in this intensive session.

02:00 PM
Training Room A
Limited Seats
NOV05
Masterclass

GM Masterclass Series

Exclusive session with Grandmaster Naresh on endgame theoretical complexities.

11:00 AM
Virtual & Offline
Open to All
The Grandmasters

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 Naresh

Head Coach & Founder

2200 ELO
FIDE Arbiter
FIDE Rated Player
15+ Years Experience
Tejavath Aruna
Senior Coach

Tejavath Aruna

Senior Coach

2450 ELO
FIDE Rated Player
Women's Title Holder
12+ Years Experience
Ranghanathan K S
Junior Coach

Ranghanathan K S

Junior Coach

2400 ELO
International FIDE Rated
Online Coaching Expert
8+ Years Experience
Kethavath Lokesh
Assistant Coach

Kethavath Lokesh

Assistant Coach

2300 ELO
International FIDE Rated
Rapid Chess Expert
6+ Years Experience
First Move is On Us

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

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Book Slot

Select a time that works for you.

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Meet Coach

Join the 1-on-1 video session.

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Get Plan

Receive your personalized roadmap.

Community Feedback

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chandu Shekhar

Student

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600+Active Students
98%Satisfaction Rate
60+State Champions