The chess academy
reimagined.
One elegant platform for coaches, students, parents and academy owners. Built with the craft of Apple, the depth of Stripe, and the soul of chess.
Loved by 4,280+ students across 18 branches
Students
4,280
+18% YoY
Champions
312
+24 this year
FIDE-Rated
184
+9 this Q
Branches
18
Dubai · new
Years
11
Est. 2014
AI Chess Lab
Train with intelligence. Analyze every game. Improve every move.
Advanced game analysis, opening explorer, personalized training, puzzle practice and performance insights — designed to help every player improve faster.
Explore AI Chess LabThe Coaches
FIDE-titled. Hand-picked.
GM Aravind Shastri
Grandmaster · Head Coach
2614
FIDE
96
Students
IN
Origin
Sicilian · Endgames
IM Lara Petrov
International Master
2487
FIDE
72
Students
BG
Origin
Open Games · Strategy
FM Daniel Okafor
FIDE Master
2351
FIDE
64
Students
NG
Origin
Tactics · Calculation
WGM Mei Chen
Woman Grandmaster
2422
FIDE
58
Students
CN
Origin
Positional · Queen's Gambit
IM Rohan Verma
International Master
2461
FIDE
81
Students
IN
Origin
King's Indian · Attack
FM Sofia Albrecht
FIDE Master
2298
FIDE
49
Students
DE
Origin
Endgames · Pawn Play
Latest from the academy
All news →Three students cross 2000 FIDE in Q2
A record quarter for the academy with three students breaking the 2000 barrier.
Jun 18, 2026
New branch opens in Downtown Dubai
Our 18th branch opens with a flagship 4,200 sq ft training centre.
Jun 02, 2026
AI Chess Lab v3 launches with engine v17
Faster analysis, real-time eval streaming and a redesigned puzzle trainer.
May 24, 2026
Upcoming tournaments
All events →ChessClassroom National Open
Bengaluru · Grand Hyatt · 412 players
₹12,00,000
Aug 14
Junior Grand Prix · Series 4
Mumbai · Westin · 286 players
₹6,50,000
Jul 22
Rapid Rated · Summer Cup
Delhi · India Habitat · 198 players
₹3,00,000
Jul 5
Inter-Branch Blitz Championship
Hyderabad · Park Hyatt · 320 players
₹4,80,000
Sep 3
Loved by the community
Words from those we serve.
ChessClassroom turned my daughter's curiosity into a national title in two years. The coaches and AI Lab are unmatched.
Sunita Reddy
Parent · Hyderabad
I gained 380 rating points in 9 months. The structured feedback loop is what every serious player needs.
Aarav Sharma
Student · U-14 National
Running 18 branches is effortless. The dashboards make admissions, fees, and coaching transparent end-to-end.
Karan Bhatia
Academy Director
The AI Chess Lab feels like Lichess and Stripe had a baby. It's the most polished training tool I've used.
FM Daniel Okafor
Coach · Bengaluru
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AI Chess Lab
Advanced game analysis, opening explorer, puzzle trainer and endgame learning — designed for every level of player.
Coach Management
Meet experienced coaches, track player development and deliver structured learning with personalized coaching insights.
Tournament Management
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Performance Insights
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Student Journey
Track ratings, milestones, certificates, achievements, attendance and learning progress throughout every stage of development.
Academy Operations
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