Meet The Team

I started playing chess aged 5 and went on to represent England at the World and European Chess Championships from ages 10-18.

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I have 10 years of experience teaching students ranging from age 5-60 yrs (it's never too late to start!) from beginners to advanced players. I also have experience teaching large groups of children with Sussex Junior Chess & Somerset County Chess.​

I am a chess grandmaster and have represented England at the Olympiad, the European Team Championships, and the Fide World Cup.

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I have also published two chess books focusing on building a flexible and ambitious opening repertoire.

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In addition to a player career, I have coached students of all levels since the age of 13. One of my former students recently became the youngest ever British player to achieve the Grandmaster title.

I've been coaching for over 2 years now, and it's been incredibly rewarding to see my students grow and improve.

 

My coaching philosophy focuses on fostering a love for the game while building strong foundational skills.

I emphasise critical thinking, problem-solving, and enjoying the learning process.

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I grew up playing chess and have played competitively since I was 10.

I have recently started coaching chess part-time, and I am really enjoying sharing my knowledge, inspiring others, and helping beginners develop their own strategies and confidence in the game.

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I’ve taught in schools for over a year and a half, helping students of all levels grow their skills and confidence.

 

Competitively,  I’ve won the Inter-London University Championship and the British Universities 3rd Division, but what I really enjoy is bringing chess to life with humour, history, and quirky ideas that keep lessons exciting and memorable. 

 

Whether you're just starting out or chasing your next online high score, I’ll help you think deeper, play sharper, and have fun doing it!

I’m a competitive chess player with over a decade of experience, including national championships in India and multiple tournament medals.

 

I also teach chess and really enjoy helping others learn the game. If you're curious about chess or want to improve, I'm here to help make it fun.

I began playing chess competitively 2 years ago and ran a chess club at my secondary school.

I love chess and have just begun coaching. I focus on instilling curiosity in students by coaching in an exploratory way e.g. investigating different move options in depth and reasoning through them. 

I want my students to have fun, while also picking up the invaluable life skills chess helps develop, such as critical and strategic thinking.