Chola Chess
Chola Chess, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Opportunities from Chola Chess
Chola Chess Free Grandmaster Chess Training Camps
by Chola Chess
Free, selective residential chess training camps led by Grandmasters, with follow-up online coaching for rated young players.
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About
Chola Chess is a chess talent-development academy and the corporate social responsibility initiative of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company. It identifies promising young Indian chess players and develops them through free, high-quality training led by Grandmaster and International Master coaches. The academy runs free, FIDE-rated residential training camps complemented by follow-up online coaching, and pairs chess instruction with holistic development covering mental conditioning, fitness, communication and nutrition. Training is delivered in collaboration with established coaches, with batches organised by playing strength. Since beginning camps in early 2025, the academy has trained over a thousand young players and hosted its own Grandmaster norm tournament, positioning itself as a structured pathway for India's emerging chess talent toward national and international competition.
Affiliations
Achievements
- Conducted around 100 free training camps and trained over 1,300 young players since January 2025
- Hosted its first Grandmaster norm round-robin tournament in Chennai in 2026
- Launched in July 2025 with a keynote address by GM Viswanathan Anand
Leadership
- GM R. B. Ramesh, Head Coach
- WGM Aarthie Ramaswamy, Coach
- Vellayan Subbiah, Patron (Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company)
Frequently asked questions
- What does Chola Chess offer for children?
- Chola Chess has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for Chola Chess opportunities?
- On Chola Chess's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Chola Chess directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked Chola Chess?
- Yes. WiWit checked Chola Chess's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Chola Chess's official source before they are listed.
- Where is Chola Chess based?
- Chola Chess is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about Chola Chess deadlines?
- Save any Chola Chess opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Learning center
- Founded
- 2025
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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