Meet Our Chess Coaches

Our passionate coaches make chess fun and exciting for kids of all ages!

Shubham Pandey

Shubham Pandey

Founder & Head Coach

With over 20 years of teaching experience and a passion for making chess accessible to children, Shubham founded SPM Chess Academy in 2012. His innovative "Chess Adventure" teaching method has helped thousands of kids fall in love with the game.

Shubham holds the title of FIDE Instructor and is certified by the All India Chess Federation as a Chess in School trainer. When he's not teaching, he's creating new chess games and puzzles to challenge his students.

20+ Years

Teaching Experience

FIDE Instructor

Certified Trainer

1000+ Students

Trained

"Chess isn't just about winning games - it's about helping kids develop confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills that will help them in all areas of life."

Specializes In

Beginner Training
Tournament Preparation
Creative Chess
Problem Solving
Chess Storytelling

What Parents & Students Say

Coach Shubham has an amazing way of making chess exciting for kids. My son went from knowing nothing to competing in tournaments in just one year!

Parent

Priya Sharma

Parent of Arjun (age 9)

I love how Coach Shubham turns every lesson into an adventure. Chess feels like a game, not school work!

Student

Rohan Patel

Student, Age 10

Priya Chatterjee

Priya Chatterjee

Little Pawns Coach (Ages 4-6)

Priya specializes in teaching chess to our youngest learners. With a background in early childhood education and a bubbly personality, she makes every lesson engaging and fun.

Her "Chess Through Stories" approach helps preschoolers learn chess concepts through imaginative play. Many parents are amazed at how quickly their little ones pick up the game with Priya's guidance.

8+ Years

Teaching Kids

Early Childhood

Education Degree

500+

Happy Little Students

"Teaching chess to preschoolers is about sparking their imagination. When a pawn becomes a brave little soldier and the king needs their help, suddenly chess becomes magical!"

Specializes In

Preschool Chess
Story-Based Learning
Fine Motor Skills
Patience Building
Fun Games

What Parents & Students Say

My 5-year-old asks every day if it's chess day yet! Ms. Priya has such a wonderful way with young children.

Parent

Ananya Gupta

Parent of Meera (age 5)

I love chess with Ms. Priya! We get to play with big chess pieces and tell stories about them.

Student

Diya Kapoor

Student, Age 6

Rahul Banerjee

Rahul Banerjee

Tournament Coach

A former state champion himself, Rahul specializes in preparing students for competitive play. His students have won numerous local and regional tournaments under his guidance.

Rahul believes in a balanced approach - teaching serious chess skills while keeping the experience fun and stress-free. His "Tournament Toolkit" helps students manage competition nerves and perform their best.

State Champion

2015, 2017

50+

Student Trophies

Strategic Thinking

Specialist

"Winning is great, but what's most important is that kids learn resilience, sportsmanship, and how to learn from every game - win or lose."

Specializes In

Tournament Prep
Opening Theory
Endgame Techniques
Time Management
Competition Mindset

What Parents & Students Say

Coach Rahul took my daughter from casual player to state finalist in two years. His tournament preparation is unmatched!

Parent

Rajiv Malhotra

Parent of Neha (age 12)

I used to get so nervous at tournaments, but Coach Rahul taught me how to stay calm and focused. Now I love competing!

Student

Vihaan Joshi

Student, Age 11

Ananya Das

Ananya Das

Chess & Creativity Coach

Ananya combines chess instruction with creative arts, helping students explore the game through drawing, storytelling, and even drama. Her innovative approach helps visual and kinesthetic learners grasp chess concepts more easily.

With a background in both chess and art education, Ananya develops our most creative teaching materials and runs our popular "Chess Art Fridays" program.

Art + Chess

Innovative Approach

Creative

Thinking Expert

100+

Chess Games Designed

"Chess is art, and every game is a story waiting to be told. When kids create their own chess stories or draw the pieces as characters, they develop a deeper connection to the game."

Specializes In

Creative Chess
Art Integration
Storytelling
Game Design
Visual Learning

What Parents & Students Say

My son was struggling with chess until he started with Ananya. Her creative approach made everything click for him!

Parent

Sonia Kapoor

Parent of Aryan (age 8)

I love Chess Art Fridays! We get to draw chess pieces and make up stories about them. It helps me remember how they move.

Student

Maya Reddy

Student, Age 7

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