Chola Chess Free Grandmaster Chess Training Camps
by Chola Chess
Free Grandmaster coaching
Chola Chess Free Grandmaster Chess Training Camps is a camp by Chola Chess, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Duration
Five to seven day residential camp, with free follow-up online coaching
Format
Individual
Time needed
Full-day training across the camp days, plus follow-up online sessions
Key dates
- Camp
- 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Chola Chess Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
About this opportunity
The Chola Chess Free Grandmaster Chess Training Camps offer fully free, FIDE-rated chess training to promising young Indian players, taught by Grandmaster and International Master coaches.
The camps are selective: places go to the strongest nationally ranked or rated players, organised into batches by FIDE rating from around 1400 up to Grandmaster level. Each camp runs as a five to seven day residential programme in Chennai, followed by free online coaching.
Beyond the board, the camps build mental strength, fitness, communication and nutrition habits, developing the whole player. Training is led by Grandmaster R. B. Ramesh and Woman Grandmaster Aarthie Ramaswamy alongside visiting Grandmaster trainers.
The programme is designed as a structured pathway, helping selected players progress toward strong national and international competition while removing the cost barrier to elite coaching.
Eligibility
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- A nationally ranked or FIDE-rated player, typically around rating 1400 and above
- A valid FIDE ID and current rating
- Guardian-managed registration for minors
Open by selection to strong young Indian chess players, prioritising the top nationally ranked or FIDE-rated players (around rating 1400 and above) in each age group. Admission is at the organising committee's discretion.
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Benefits
- Free training from Grandmaster and International Master coaches
- Five to seven day residential camps in Chennai with follow-up online coaching
- Holistic development covering mental conditioning, fitness, communication and nutrition
- Batches organised by FIDE rating, from around 1400 to Grandmaster level
- A structured pathway and support toward national and international competition
Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Select an upcoming camp on the Chola Chess website
- 2Complete the online registration with the player's FIDE ID, rating and guardian details
- 3Verify the account by mobile and email and accept the consents
- 4Await selection, which is at the organising committee's discretion based on ranking and rating
Camp details
Chola Chess Centre, Chennai
Trainers
Grandmaster and International Master coaches, including GM R. B. Ramesh and WGM Aarthie Ramaswamy, with visiting Grandmaster trainers
Activities
- Grandmaster-led training sessions
- Position solving and game analysis
- Daily fitness and mental conditioning
- Communication and nutrition workshops
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Coaching at the camp is free of charge for selected players.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chola Chess Free Grandmaster Chess Training Camps free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
What will my child gain from Chola Chess Free Grandmaster Chess Training Camps?
Free training from Grandmaster and International Master coaches. Five to seven day residential camps in Chennai with follow-up online coaching. Holistic development covering mental conditioning, fitness, communication and nutrition. Batches organised by FIDE rating, from around 1400 to Grandmaster level. A structured pathway and support toward national and international competition.
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