Personal coaching for beginners and intermediate players who want to actually improve — not just play more games.
"Every grandmaster started somewhere. I started at 42. Welcome to the journey."
— Abhishek · @indianthinkingathleteI'm a software developer and distance runner from Hyderabad. I picked up chess at 42 — no background, no coach, no clue what the Sicilian Defense was. Just curiosity and a willingness to lose a lot of games.
"The best time to start was when you were a kid. The second best time is right now."
I document every game on YouTube — @indianthinkingathlete. Every blunder, every good move, every game where I got checkmated in 12 moves. The journey is the content.
That honesty is what makes me a better coach. I know what it feels like to not understand why you keep losing. I know the frustration of hanging pieces you didn't even see. I teach the way I wish someone had taught me — clear, direct, and without the jargon.
Monthly subscriptions. Weekly sessions. In-person in Hyderabad. Cancel anytime.
Not sure which plan? Book a free 30-min intro call — no commitment required.
30 minutes. We talk about where you are, what you want to improve, and whether we're a good fit.
Choose the plan that matches your level and how serious you are. Cancel any month — no contracts.
All sessions are in-person. Location in Hyderabad confirmed once you book.
Study plans, game reviews, puzzles, and live play. The grind is the method.
No editing out the losses. No pretending I'm better than I am. Subscribe to follow the real journey.
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