Chandrashekhar Koravi
Patient Chess lessons with problem solving focus
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Chandrashekhar Koravi
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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About your chess coach
Chandrashekhar Koravi FIDE-Rated Chess Player (1960) | Professional Coach & Mentor đ India | đ Open to Students Worldwide Greetings! Iâm Chandrashekhar Koravi, a 36-year-old FIDE-rated chess player and professional coach with a passion for nurturing talent and elevating games. With a current rating of 1960 (Jan 2025) and years of experience both competing and teaching, I understand the discipline, strategy, and resilience required to excel in chess. Why Train With Me? Player & Coach Perspective: As an active tournament player, I stay sharp on modern openings, middlegame tactics, and endgame techniquesâknowledge I integrate into coaching. Structured Guidance: Whether youâre aiming to break past rating plateaus, master positional play, or refine your calculation skills, I tailor lessons to your unique goals. Commitment to Growth: I prioritize students ready to invest time, focus, and effort. In return, youâll receive personalized training plans, game analysis, and unwavering support. Ideal Students: âď¸ Dedicated Learners: Youâre ready to study 5â10 hours/week, analyze your games, and embrace challenges. âď¸ Goal-Oriented: You have clear objectives (e.g., reaching 1600, winning tournaments, mastering openings). âď¸ Resilient & Curious: You view losses as lessons and thrive on deepening your understanding of chess. Next Steps: If youâre serious about progressing, share: Your current rating and chess background. Specific goals (short-term and long-term). Why youâre committed to this journey. Together, weâll build a roadmap to unlock your potential. Letâs make every move count!
Meet Chandrashekhar
Chandrashekhar graduated from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University


Chess coach skills
Tactical thinking
Strategic thinking
Hands on practice
Competitive play
Creative problem solving
Team collaboration
Interactive learning
Types of learners for chess lessons
Adult / Professional
Home schooled
School
All Levels
College
Chess classes overview
As a Chess tutor, I cater to students of all levels by personalizing learning activities based on their favorite games. I focus on determining each studentâs gaming interests and cognitive skills to create engaging and interactive lessons. My teaching methodology involves being patient, interactive, and focusing on problem-solving techniques. By using games as a medium for education, I aim to not only enhance my studentâs chess skills but also improve their academic performance and cognitive abilities. With my approach, students experience exciting lessons that lead to tangible progress.

Games concepts taught by Chandrashekhar
The Student practiced chess tactics, including saving pieces under attack through moving, blocking, capturing, and defending. They then worked on identifying and capturing unprotected pieces, followed by analyzing a full game to identify mistakes and improve strategy. The session concluded with recommendations to practice mate-in-two puzzles to improve calculation skills.
Saving Pieces: Blocking the Attack
Saving Pieces: Capturing the Attacker
Saving Pieces: Defending/Protecting the Piece
Identifying Unprotected Pieces for Capture
Understanding and Avoiding Weak Pawn Structures
Utilizing Open Files for Rook Placement
Saving Pieces: Moving to a Safe Square
The session involved a chess game followed by analysis, focusing on tactical awareness and strategic thinking. The student practiced identifying threats, calculating multiple moves, and improving piece development. Future sessions are planned at the same time to continue working on these chess skills.
Principle of Least Active Pieces
Importance of Castling Early
Recognizing Opponent's Threats
Calculation: Look two Moves Ahead
Evaluate Every Capture Options
Don't Focus too much on the Queen
Chandrashekhar Koravi coached James Tanner in chess, focusing on strategic principles like piece development, center control, and pawn structure, as well as tactical opportunities such as forks and checkmates. They analyzed games and moves, emphasizing simplification when ahead and complication when behind. They scheduled another session for Monday.
Queen Placement
Bishop Placement
Winning a Pawn
Recognizing Checkmates
Knight Placement
Attacking
Trading Pieces
Pawn Moves
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Collaboration Tools
PGN Editors
Online Chess Boards
Chess Engines
Game Analysis Tools
Hands-on chess classes
Note taking
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Mobile joining
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