Chola Chess Free Grandmaster Chess Training Camps
by Chola Chess
Free Grandmaster coaching
Free, selective residential chess training camps led by Grandmasters, with follow-up online coaching for rated young players.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Five to seven day residential camp, with free follow-up online coaching
Eligibility
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.
- Age range
- 6 years and above
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- 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
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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
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
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
Rules and guidelines
- Admission is selective and at the sole discretion of the organising committee
- Players are grouped into batches by FIDE rating tier
- Minors must register and participate under a parent or guardian's supervision
- Accurate player details, including FIDE ID and rating, are required
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.
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
Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
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