Nurturing tactical prodigies, state & national champions, and confident strategic thinkers through FIDE-certified grandmaster pedagogy.
Founded with a conviction that chess is the ultimate training ground for the young mind, Elephant Chess Academy unites India's rich chess heritage with cutting-edge grandmaster pedagogy, tactical software drills, and tournament psychology.
From our physical academy hub in Danavai Peta, Rajamahendravaram to our live digital studio connecting students across India and abroad, we nurture students from their first pawn push to FIDE international rating milestones.
Structured syllabus mapped to international standards.
Mentorship by rated coaches and seasoned arbiters.
Candidate-move method and tactical pattern recognition.
State titles, district cups & rapid FIDE rating leaps.
Elephant Chess Academy
Building the grandmasters and analytical leaders of tomorrow.
To make elite, FIDE-standard chess coaching accessible to every aspiring student. We use chess as a transformative vehicle to sharpen mental toughness, logical reasoning, memory retention, and fearless decision-making under pressure.
To establish Rajamahendravaram and India as a recognized global powerhouse for youth chess excellence, creating state champions, international title-holders, and lifelong critical thinkers.
FIDE Instructor
Head Coach & Mentor
Co-Founder & Head Coach, Elephant Chess Academy
With over a decade of competitive tournament experience and dedicated coaching practice, Coach Anshul Bangad has mentored hundreds of students from absolute fundamentals to FIDE rated status and state podiums.
His specialized training framework prioritizes deep positional intuition, active piece geometry, endgame conversion, and clock management in competitive classical and rapid formats.
"We do not merely teach how the pieces move. We teach our students how to think clearly, maintain composure, and execute strategic plans in both chess and life."
A structured, algorithmic approach to building master-level positional understanding and tactical accuracy.
Pins, forks, skewers, deflection, and candidate-move tree calculation to eliminate tournament blunders.
Pawn structure control, outposts, open files, piece coordination, and long-term space advantages.
Opposition, the rule of the square, Lucena & Philidor positions, and rook-and-pawn promotion mechanics.
Mental endurance for 4-hour classical matches, resilience after losses, and time management.
Deep game diagnostics with Stockfish engines to identify key mistake thresholds and improve accuracy.
Live simulated tournament matches every Sunday with FIDE clocks and performance rating leaderboards.
Learn directly from active tournament competitors and certified national arbiters with verified coaching credentials.
Micro cohort groups ensure your child receives individualized attention, move-by-move feedback, and zero generic lessons.
Flexible hybrid options available at our Danavai Peta campus and our interactive live digital video studio.
Weekly timed arena battles with live rating calculations, match pairing algorithms, and trophy awards.
Regular quarterly milestone consultations with detailed rating progression graphs and puzzle accuracy reports.
Comprehensive on-site guidance, pairing analysis, and psychological support at district, state, and national events.
Cultivating focus, consistent tactical habits, and deep patience through daily study routines.
Evaluating positions objectively, calculating variations without guessing, and weighing risk vs reward.
Respecting opponents, accepting victories and defeats with equal grace, and upholding tournament ethics.
Overcoming fear of higher-rated opponents and trusting personal calculations on the 64 squares.
Analyzing past errors constructively, researching master games, and staying curious.
Absolute commitment to fair play, clock rules, and ethical gameplay in all rated tournaments.
Get a personalized tactical skill evaluation with Coach Anshul. Discover your child's learning style and receive a custom development roadmap.
