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FIDE-Rated Coaching | From Beginners to Champions

About

About Think Innovative Chess Academy

Founded by Neel Kamal, a FIDE-rated chess coach (ELO 1917) with over a decade of professional experience, Think Innovative Chess Academy is a premier destination for chess enthusiasts of all levels.

We offer a welcoming space where beginners learn the fundamentals, intermediate players sharpen their skills, and advanced players prepare for high-stakes competitions.

Whether you aim to become a FIDE-rated player or just want to master the art of chess, Think Innovative Chess Academy is your launchpad.

Our Coaching Philosophy & Mission

At Think Innovative Chess Academy, we believe that chess is more than just moving pieces—it’s about learning life skills.

Our mission is to:

  • Cultivate Strategic Minds – Building decision-making and foresight skills
  • Foster Patience & Discipline – Essential traits for both chess and life
  • Encourage Creative Thinking – Helping students see beyond the obvious moves
  • Make Chess Accessible – Teaching in bilingual formats for all backgrounds

Beginner Classes

Learn the basics of chess, from understanding the board to executing your first checkmate.

Intermediate Lessons

Dive into tactics, openings, and endgames while building your competitive edge.

Advanced Coaching

Master the art of playing chess and prepare for advance tournaments, competitions on state, national and international level.

Chess Lessons & Camps

Build skills, foster teamwork, and create a love for the game with our our chess camps. Designed for schools, corporate teams, and clubs, these sessions focus on collaborative learning and competitive spirit.

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Meet Neel Kamal – International FIDE-Rated Chess Coach (ELO 1917)
With over 10 years of experience in coaching chess enthusiasts of all levels, Neel Kamal has established himself as a respected mentor in the chess community. An internationally rated chess player with a peak FIDE Elo of 1917, Neel specializes in transforming absolute beginners into strategic thinkers and guiding advanced players towards tournament success.

Having trained 1000+ students across schools, universities, academies, and private sessions, his approach to teaching goes beyond the board. Neel believes in fostering critical thinking, patience, and tactical skills—values that serve both on and off the chessboard.

Whether you’re stepping into the world of chess for the first time or aiming for a FIDE rating, Neel’s personalized coaching style ensures you’re equipped to reach your goals.

 

Hear from our students

Testimonials

Excellent chess coach! 🤩 Neel Kamal sir has been instrumental in helping me improve my chess game. Their patience, expertise, and guidance have been invaluable 🙏. I've seen significant progress in my skills and confidence thanks to their mentorship 💪. Highly recommend!👍"

Jaipreet Singh

Best Chess Academy.Best teacher @Neel Kamal Sir.Creating interest in something new also depends on teacher to some extent.My son Rishi Pandey is blessed to have a coach like you who is friendly and down to Earth.He has learned many things in the field of Chess from Neel Kamal Sir in a very short time period.

Sabita Pandey

Neelkamal Sir is very friendly and caring Teacher. He is teaching Chess to my Son who is quite happy with his knowledge and guidance.

Bhawesh Shankar

My son is taking chess classes from Neelkamal sir. His enthusiasm, way of teaching and kindness is making my son love the game more by each passing day. Thankyou so much sir.

Amandeep Kaur

My Son Divit attend personal chess classess from Sir, he is really great in his technique and is very polite in his approach. Will recommend everyone to join his sessions.

Adarsh Dhama

We Offer Private Lessons & Group Workshops

Looking for personalized attention or love learning in a group setting? We’ve got something for everyone

think innovative chess academy

Sector 122, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201307, India
+91-9608312393
contact@thinkinnivativechessacademy.com

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