Success stories

Success Stories of Our Chess Students

Commonwealth gold. A World Championship qualifier. An Olympiad player. A nine-year-old ranked fifth in India. Every result below is a real child, a real tournament and a real placing.

Trained by FIDE-rated coaches · Students in 30+ countries · Measurable progress in 3–6 months

10+

International ranks

20+

National ranks

50+

State ranks

Every result

Twenty-two students. Every one of them named.

One panel per level they competed at. Open any student with a story to read how that result happened.

International

9 students
Kingdom of Chess student Yash Bharadia in the academy polo2377

Yash Bharadia

Commonwealth gold medallist

Kingdom of Chess student Aman Balana beside his shelf of chess trophies1698

Aman Balana

1st, International Tournament

Kingdom of Chess student Shiraj Bhosale at an international open chess tournament2164

Shiraj Bhosale

Runner-up, International Open

Kingdom of Chess student Himaksh Choudhary in the academy polo1462

Himaksh Choudhary

1st, Zambia U-10 Open

Kingdom of Chess student Naksh Katti holding a gold trophy

Naksh Katti

2nd, France Tournament

Kingdom of Chess student Honi Arora concentrating over the board2247

Honi Arora

3rd, Serbia Tournament

Kingdom of Chess student Arun Kataria in the academy polo2384

Arun Kataria

World Championship qualifier

Kingdom of Chess student Zoya Hassan Saeed with her championship trophy and certificate1569

Zoya Hassan Saeed

Chess Olympiad, Maldives

Kingdom of Chess student Amay Jain with his National Under-9 participation trophy1569

Amay Jain

International rated player

National

7 students
Kingdom of Chess student Manasvi Paliwal playing a game at a national championship1425

Manasvi Paliwal

National champion

Kingdom of Chess student Rishen Jilowa in his academy shirt1199

Rishen Jilowa

1st, National Schools U-11

Kingdom of Chess student Swara Deepak Phasge holding a large championship trophy1461

Swara Deepak Phasge

5th in India, U-9 Girls

Kingdom of Chess student Paarshva Parmar celebrating with his trophy

Paarshva Parmar

5th, National U-9

Kingdom of Chess student Poushita Paliwal holding her Under-7 trophy1430

Poushita Paliwal

5th, National U-7

Kingdom of Chess student Rishaan Jain in the academy polo1986

Rishaan Jain

Top 20 in India, Under-12

Kingdom of Chess student Yashasvi Jain with her CBSE National silver medal

Yashasvi Jain

Silver, CBSE National

State

4 students
Kingdom of Chess student Rudradaman Mertia with the rapid championship cup1896

Rudradaman Mertia

1st, State Rapid Championship

Kingdom of Chess student Viaansh Bhatnagar holding two trophies1660

Viaansh Bhatnagar

2nd, State U-7

Kingdom of Chess student Harit Bhatt holding his state championship trophy

Harit Bhatt

2nd, State U-8

Kingdom of Chess student Shikhar Karn thinking over a position at a tournament1753

Shikhar Karn

3rd, State U-15

District

2 students
Kingdom of Chess student Samriddhi Vishwas holding her third-place trophy

Samriddhi Vishwas

3rd, Under-7

Kingdom of Chess student Ayansh Dalal holding his district championship trophy

Ayansh Dalal

3rd, District U-7

How they got there

Nobody on this page started as a champion

Months 1–2

The foundation

Openings, basic tactics and — the part most beginners skip — finishing a game without giving up. Beginner-friendly from the first class, whatever the age.

Months 2–4

Patterns, then practice

Puzzles set between classes, games reviewed with a coach, and the same mistake named until it stops happening. This is where the first measurable jump shows.

Months 3–6

The first tournament

A school or district event, chosen so the field is winnable. Most students see measurable improvement inside three to six months; the first trophy usually arrives here.

Month 6+

Rated play

State and national entries, a FIDE rating, and preparation built around the specific openings the next opponent plays.

Ongoing

The elite track

For the few who want it: training with FIDE Grandmasters, and the international calendar. That is the road Yash, Zoya and Shiraj took.

In their own words

The families behind the results

I deeply appreciate the training and guidance Kingdom Of Chess has provided. They have played a significant role in my growth and also helped me represent my country at the World stage.

Fathmath Zoya Hassan Saeed

Fathmath Zoya Hassan Saeed

Represented Maldives at the World Olympiad

Learning at Kingdom of Chess has been fun and helped me build confidence. The lessons are engaging and have not only improved my chess but also made me feel better about everything I do.

Rishaan Jain

Rishaan Jain

1600 FIDE, national player

The professional trainers at Kingdom Of Chess have greatly boosted Viaansh’s skills and confidence. Their encouragement has made a world of difference. They have truly exceeded my expectations.

Mr Prakhar Bhatnagar

Mr Prakhar Bhatnagar

Parent of Viaansh

Kingdom Of Chess has helped our daughter grow in many ways. Not only has she improved her chess skills, but she has also become better at problem-solving.

Dr Sneha Vishwas

Dr Sneha Vishwas

Parent of Samriddhi

FAQs

About our success stories

The questions parents ask before they believe any of this. If yours is not here, a coach will answer it on your free trial call.

Yes, every success story is based on genuine achievements of our students who have been part of our chess coaching classes.

Our students have excelled in school championships, state-level events, national-level tournaments, and even FIDE-rated international competitions.

We build strong foundations through beginner-friendly chess classes, which enable even first-time learners to develop rapidly and move toward competitive success.

Yes. We proudly showcase achievements of elite-level students who trained with FIDE Grandmasters and have represented India in international arenas.

With consistent effort and our structured coaching, many students show measurable improvement within 3 to 6 months. Tournament success may vary based on individual goals and training intensity.

Yes. We train students globally. Our success stories highlight learners from India, the US, the UK, and other countries who have achieved excellence through our online chess classes.

We guide each student with simple and clear steps to ensure their success. They start with the basics, then move into more advanced training as they grow. With caring coaches and a personalised approach, students gain the skills and confidence to become true champions.

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