About the Trainer
Neel Kamal
About Me
neel@thinkinnovativechessacademy.com
+91-9608312393
Neel Kamal is a dedicated chess trainer and an internationally rated player with a peak FIDE Elo of 1917. With over a decade of coaching experience, he has trained more than 1000+ students across schools, universities, academies, and private sessions. His teaching approach is tailored to each student’s unique learning style, ensuring a strong grasp of chess fundamentals and advanced strategies.Believing that chess is more than just a game, he focuses on building critical thinking, decision-making skills, and strategic planning in young minds. Through bilingual teaching methods, he ensures an accessible and engaging learning experience for students of all levels.
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Chess Coach | Think Innovative Chess Academy
- Conducts structured chess training programs for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players.
- Develops customized training modules to enhance students’ tactical and positional understanding.
- Provides one-on-one and group coaching sessions tailored to student strengths and weaknesses.
- Prepares students for state, national, and international chess tournaments, guiding them toward FIDE ratings.
- Collaborates with schools and academies to introduce chess programs for young learners.
2016-2021
Chess Coach | Chess Academy Noida
- Trained and mentored players to enhance their understanding of opening principles, middlegame strategy, and endgame techniques.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Helped students develop confidence and sportsmanship in competitive chess environments.
Achievements
- FIDE Rated 1917
- Winner of Vaishali District Sub-Junior Championship
- 4th Rank in Saharanpur International Chess Championship (2003)
- 1st Place – Team Chess Championship across 17 national cities
- Under-15 Bihar State Qualified & Certificate of Merit Holder
- Completed Chess Training Program from All India Chess Federation (2021)
Skills & Expertise
Strategic Coaching & Tournament Preparation
Chess fundamentals, tactical play, and positional understanding
Specialized training for state and national-level competitions
Chess psychology & performance coaching
Advanced Chess Techniques
Opening Repertoire Development – 1.e4 and 1.d4 systems
Endgame Mastery – Pawn, Knight, Rook, and Queen vs Pawn endings
Tactical Training – Pins, forks, skewers, discovered attacks, and decoys
Personalized Training Approach
Individualized learning plans based on strengths & weaknesses
Chess training in bilingual format for better comprehension
Encouraging intuitive play & practical decision-making
think innovative chess academy
Sector 122, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201307, India
+91-9608312393
contact@thinkinnivativechessacademy.com