Your chance to join Olympiad Gold Medalist coach Srinath Narayanan’s exclusive Masterclass
We are organizing an exclusive offline Masterclass with GM FST Srinath Narayanan from 19th March to 22nd March 2025 in Hyderabad. This is specially designed for young, talented players who are stuck in their chess journey. It offers a rare chance to learn from one of India’s top coaches. Srinath has mentored India’s finest chess talents and led them to numerous victories. But this Masterclass is more than just winning games. It focuses on the holistic development of chess players. We also have two guest speakers to guide in your journey. There are only 15 seats available, so don’t miss out! Check out the article for more details. Photo: Anmol Bhargav.
Your Olympiad dream starts here
Do you remember the iconic victory dance of the Indian men's and women's team after winning the Chess Olympiad last year? It was a moment that made every Indian proud! Did it make you feel like “Gosh, I also want to do this one day!”? Well, you can definitely fulfill that dream. While we can’t promise you the trophy, we can offer you the next best thing: an opportunity to learn from the very coach who made that victory possible - GM Srinath Narayanan.
If you are a young, talented player looking to level up your game, then this offline Masterclass is specifically for you! This exclusive event will take place in Hyderabad from 19th March to 22nd March 2025.
About Srinath Narayanan
Srinath Narayanan is an all-rounder personality. He is a player, streamer, author, and trainer, all rolled into one. He has coached some of India’s top chess players, including Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Nihal Sarin, and Divya Deshmukh.
He is the second youngest trainer ever to be awarded the prestigious “FIDE Senior Trainer” title. As a player, he won the U-12 World Championship in 2005 and the Asian Junior Championships three times from 2012 to 2014. He became a Grandmaster in 2017 and has been a senior trainer since last year. Under his guidance, India won the team gold medal in the Chess Olympiad in 2020 and 2024.
What’s the Masterclass all about?
This masterclass is everything you need in terms of guidance and support to reach your full potential. You will dive into the art of strategy, master complex calculations, and learn to conquer endgames. Srinath will share the insights and techniques he used for the Olympiad-winning team. But as mentioned, it’s about “unlocking your full potential”; we have two exceptional guest speakers to help you with that.
1. Satanick Mukhuty: He will present a three-part series on problem-solving. If the chessboard is the world, then problem-solving is like a compass that guides you through its territories. And Satanick will teach you how to use that compass! His will focus on these topics:
- Typical approaches to breaking down chess problems
- Understanding problem themes with examples
- Exploring what defines beauty in a chess problem
2. Dr. Vidhi Karelia: What is the point of learning all these amazing concepts if your brain is not in peak condition? A good chess player knows that mental fortitude and self-awareness are just as crucial as tactical awareness. Vidhi will focus on nurturing your mind, body, and spirit before starting with the chess sessions. You will learn breathwork to calm the nerves and some movements to release tension. This will be like a warm-up before the main exercise!
Apart from this, the participants will also get the chance to play in a closed blitz tournament at the end of this masterclass.
Are you ready for the masterclass?
The Masterclass is open to players with a rating between 1700-2400. The registration fee is Rs. 16,500 (including GST). The last date to register is 17th March 2025. As seats are limited to just 15 participants, we recommend you to register as early as possible.
Venue: Pillar Number 141, 4th Floor, Maestro Chess Academy, behind pai international electronics, Kranthi nagar Colony, Telangana 500048
Registration process:
1. Fill out the form carefully, as it will be an essential part of your selection.
2. If you are selected, we will send you a registration link with payment details.
3. Once you complete the registration and payment, you will be all set for the Masterclass!
Register for the Masterclass
Our official partner for this event is Maestro Chess Academy.
