Transforming aspiring players into tournament-ready competitors through data-driven training and deep positional understanding.
Chess has always been more than a game to me — it's a discipline that sharpens the mind, builds patience, and teaches you how to think under pressure. With a FIDE rating of 1577 and over two years of coaching experience, I've had the privilege of guiding players from their very first moves all the way through competitive tournament preparation.
My coaching style focuses on building a strong positional foundation before diving into complex tactics. I believe every player learns differently, so I tailor each session to your goals — whether that's understanding opening theory, mastering endgames, or simply falling in love with the game.
I've worked with beginners, club players, and juniors, helping each one grow at their own pace. Improvement in chess doesn't happen overnight, but with the right guidance and consistent practice, every student I've worked with has seen real, measurable progress.
"Watching someone finally understand why a move is strong — that never gets old."
Achieved through consistent performance in state-level FIDE-rated tournaments across India.
Bronze medal finish in the highly competitive Gujarat state under-19 championship with 6.5/9 points.
Represented Gujarat at the SGFI National School Games chess championship in the U-17 category.
Finished in the top 20 out of 300+ players at a major all-India open tournament in Ahmedabad.
Trained over 50 students from beginner to intermediate level, helping many prepare for their first rated tournaments.
Won the Surat District Chess Championship in the open category with a perfect 7/7 score.
I got into chess the way most people do — I just stumbled into it and never really left. What started as curiosity turned into something I genuinely couldn't stop thinking about. The patterns, the strategy, the way one move can completely change the game — I was hooked.
I'm a FIDE-rated player with a rating of 1577, and I've been coaching for a little over two years now. Honestly, coaching was something I didn't plan for — a few friends asked me to help them improve, and I realized I really enjoyed that side of it. Watching someone finally understand why a certain move is strong, or seeing them win their first tournament game — that never gets old.
I work with all kinds of students. Complete beginners who've never touched a chess board, kids preparing for school tournaments, adults who played years ago and want to get back into it. I don't have one fixed method — I try to figure out what each person actually needs and go from there.
If you're looking for someone to help you genuinely improve and not just throw theory at you, feel free to reach out. I'm happy to have a chat before we even start.
Every training plan starts with a deep Stockfish analysis of your recent games. I identify your exact patterns of error — not generic advice, but your specific weaknesses in openings, middlegame tactics, and endgame technique.
Instead of memorizing 20 moves of theory, I teach you to recognize critical patterns. You'll learn to spot tactical motifs, understand pawn structures, and feel when a position demands action.
Most students below 1800 lose games they should win because of poor endgame technique. I prioritize endgame training early — king and pawn endings, rook endings, and practical conversion techniques.
Chess improvement isn't just about knowledge — it's about performing under pressure. I prepare students for tournament conditions: time management, opening preparation against specific opponents, and psychological resilience.
A no-commitment introductory session where I assess your current level, discuss your goals, and outline a personalized improvement roadmap. Includes a mini Stockfish analysis of your last 5 games.
One-on-one session covering game analysis, tactical training, positional concepts, or endgame technique based on your current training plan. Homework puzzles included after each session.
Intensive 4-session package designed for upcoming tournaments. Includes opening preparation against likely opponents, rapid calculation drills, time management strategy, and a full diagnostic report of your recent competitive games.
"Anuj sir completely changed how I think during games. Before coaching, I used to just move pieces randomly in the endgame. Now I understand pawn structures and I've started winning games I used to draw. My rating jumped 350 points in 6 months!"
"The Stockfish analysis reports were a game-changer for me. Anuj sir showed me exactly where I was losing games — mostly tactical oversights in the middlegame. The pattern recognition training helped me spot forks and pins much faster in tournament games."
"I started as a complete beginner and Anuj sir made learning chess so much fun. He explains everything with puzzles and stories. I won my first district tournament within 8 months of starting lessons!"
"As an adult improver, I was skeptical about coaching. Anuj's data-driven approach convinced me — he showed me statistical proof of my weaknesses and we systematically fixed them. The tournament prep package was especially valuable before my first rated event in years."
I'll analyze your recent games, identify your core weaknesses, and build a personalized improvement roadmap — at no cost.