Who We Are
- Ancient Chess Academy was founded in the year 2012 to provide systematic chess training to the players from scratch to advance level in Online.
- We have trained more than 3000+ students around the globe and many are successful in chess career.
- We have a team of trainers all are well experienced and they will be fun and instructive in their teaching so students will be enjoying their sessions without difficulty.
- Ancient Chess Academy apart from providing training we have a good experience conducting District level, State level, State Championships and FIDE Rated tournamentsÂ
Mission & Vision
- Our purpose at Ancient Chess Academy is to nurture and develop chess players from beginners to advanced level.
- We believe that chess is not just a game, but an art that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Our goal is to empower individuals to unlock their potential and excel not only in chess but in all aspects of life.
Mentors
M. Vinoth
Founder, Ancient Chess Academy
Treasurer, Thanjavur District Chess Association
- International FIDE Rated Player (Highest Rating 1696)Â
- FIDE Arbiter - 89th FIDE Congress 2018, 26 Sep - 6 Oct, Batumi, Georgia.
- Successfully attended the AICF Chess in School Seminar and Examination in 2021.
- 13 years of experience in coaching young players in online, Thanjavur and nearby districts.
- Many of my students got laurels in National, State Championships, SGFI Nationals & FIDE Rated Tournaments.
- Anna university Zone champion.
- Winner of Thanjavur District championships in 2012, 2017 & 2018.
- Winner many TN State level tournaments.
- Secured 11th place All India FIDE Rating Chess Tournament held at Tiruppur on 2013.
- Secured 15th Place Spic FIDE Rating Chess Tournament held at Tuticorin on 2013
T. Shyam Sundar
Co-Founder, Ancient Chess Academy,
Vice President, Thanjavur District Chess Association
- International FIDE Rated Player (Highest Rating 1863)
- International Arbiter - 89th FIDE Congress 2018, 26 Sep - 6 Oct, Batumi, Georgia.
- Successfully attended the FIDE Trainers’ Seminar and Examination in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 15th to 17th September 2015 and got National Instructor (NI) title- organized By FIDE Trainers’ Commission.
- 11 years of experience in coaching young players in online and offline as well.
- Many of my students got laurels in National, State Championships, SGFI Nationals Tournaments & FIDE Rated Tournaments.
- Winner – 6th Asian Amateur Chess Championship held at Brunei Darussalam from September 6th to 13th 2015.
- Placed 19th in World Amateur Chess Championship 2016 (U-2000 Category) in Greece From 18th to 28th April 2016 (Starting the tournament at 40th).
- Selected in a team and represented Madras University (2010 & 2011) in South Zone Inter - University Chess Championships (having two Form ‘3’ certificate).
- Winner of the Thanjavur district CM Trophy in 2013 conducted by Tamil Nadu Government. In a celebration of World Chess Championship 2013 Anand vs Carlsen
Meet Our Trainers
Sathyaraj G
Senior Trainer
Pandiyan J
Senior Trainer
Vijayalakshmi K
Chess Coach
Premkumar
Chess Coach
Gokul
Chess Coach
Santhosh S
Chess Coach