Born in भारत as Chaturanga

Learn to
outthink
the room.

Chess is the oldest surviving exercise for the mind planning, patience and precision, distilled into 64 squares. Learn it live, from real teachers who see every move you make.

Young student learning chess at Shaktitva Academy

THE BOARD IS SMALL. THE THINKING IT TRAINS ISN'T.

Every move asks you to think before you act.

DECISION TRAINING

Your opponent just moved.

What do you do?

MOVE 01
Choose how you respond.
THINK MODE

Three possible futures. Choose one to explore.

YOUR MOVE Choose a highlighted square
01 ATTACK

Create pressure before your opponent does.

02 DEFEND

Secure your position before seeking an advantage.

03 PREPARE

Improve your position before committing to action.

a b c d e f g h
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
×
CONSEQUENCE

CHECKMATE

Reacting before understanding the position leaves you with fewer choices.

THE SKILL IS BIGGER THAN THE BOARD

Don't just learn the moves.
Learn to think beyond them.

Train your ability to observe, think ahead, make decisions and adapt to what comes next.

START CHESS TRAINING →

♟ The Grandmaster's Journey

Seven stages. One journey. Each move develops a new layer of chess thinking.

MOVE 1

The First Move

Every game begins by understanding the battlefield. Master the chessboard, piece movements, attacks, captures, checks, defence, castling, draws and the fundamental rules of Chess.

Board Pieces Rules Castling
REPRESENTATIVE PUZZLE

Make your move

STAGE 01
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
a b c d e f g h
YOUR MOVE Find the best move.

Click a piece, then choose its destination.

✓
EXCELLENT MOVE

Correct!

You found the key move.

Choose Your Path to

Checkmate
3 Months — OPENING
RECOMMENDED 6 Months — MIDDLEGAME
12 Months — CHECKMATE
Price
₹2,999 -50% off
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₹4,499 -50% off
₹8,998
₹5,999 -50% off
₹11,998
Effective Price ₹1000/month ₹750/month ₹500/month
Curriculum Journey Moves 1–2 Moves 1–4 Complete Journey
Stages Covered The First Move → Develop Your Army The First Move → Control the Board The First Move → Checkmate
Live Chess Classes ✓ ✓ ✓
Teacher Guidance ✓ ✓ ✓
Video Doubt Support 1 video/month 1 video/month 1 video/month
In-Person Teacher Meet — Once a month Once every fortnight
Personal Progress Review — — Every 3 months
Bonus — — +1 Month FREE
Total Validity 3 Months 6 Months 13 Months
Best For Learning the fundamentals of Chess Building tactical & strategic thinking Complete guided Chess development & tournament readiness
MAKE MY FIRST MOVE → BUILD MY STRATEGY → ACHIEVE CHECKMATE →

Video Doubt Support: Submit one chess game or position video each month with your question or doubt for teacher feedback.

Personal Progress Review: 12-month students receive a dedicated progress review after every 3 months of practice to assess their gameplay, identify areas for improvement, and guide the next stage of their chess journey.

OBJECTION BREAKER

YOUR MOVE.

START
YOUR CHALLENGE

Can you spot the
checkmate?

Follow the moves of this Caro-Kann trap step by step. Watch the position develop and discover the final checkmate in just six moves.

01
OBJECTION

“I don't know how to play.”

Perfect. We'll begin with the board.

02
OBJECTION

“I already know the basics.”

Then don't stop at knowing the rules. Learn to understand the game.

03
OBJECTION

“I'm not naturally good at Chess.”

Chess isn't reserved for “Chess people.” Thinking improves through practice.

04
OBJECTION

“I can learn from YouTube.”

You can watch thousands of games. But a video can't analyse yours with you.

05
OBJECTION

“I don't have time.”

Your class already has a place in your week. Log in. Think. Play. Continue your day.

06
OBJECTION

“Maybe I'll start later.”

Later doesn't make the first move for you.

00 06
THE FIRST MOVE

EVERY JOURNEY STARTS FROM ONE SQUARE.

♙

You don't need to know every move.
You just need to make the first one.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Find Your Perfect Move.

Choose a class that fits your schedule and begin your journey into the world of strategy, focus and chess mastery.

♞

Live Classes

Learn directly from experienced chess teachers.

♜

Structured Learning

Progress from fundamentals to advanced strategies.

WEEKLY CHESS CLASSES

Choose Your Day

♛
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Advanced

Chess Advanced

Advanced strategies, tactics and competitive gameplay.

W · Th · S
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Beginner

Chess Basic

Learn the fundamentals, moves and basic strategies.

W · Th · S
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Advanced

Chess Advanced

Advanced strategies, tactics and competitive gameplay.

W · Th · S
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Beginner

Chess Basic

Learn the fundamentals, moves and basic strategies.

W · Th · S
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Advanced

Chess Advanced

Advanced strategies, tactics and competitive gameplay.

W · Th · S
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Beginner

Chess Basic

Learn the fundamentals, moves and basic strategies.

W · Th · S
♟ Classes are conducted three days a week — Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
CHESS CTA

EVERY JOURNEY
STARTS FROM
ONE SQUARE.

You don't need to know every move.
You just need to make the first one.

START MY CHESS JOURNEY ↗