Group Classes
Structured weekly batches for students who grow best with peers, practice, and healthy competition.
Learn moreLive online and onsite chess coaching
Chess training for sharp, confident thinkers.
Titled coaches, thoughtful placement, and structured training for kids who want to think deeper, compete better, and enjoy every step of chess improvement.
GM-led
titled coaching
Portal
homework, logs, billing
Reviews
games and puzzles
Premium academy model
GM-led training, homework, class logs, game reviews, and parent visibility in one learning path.
Curriculum guided by titled chess professionals
Portal visibility for classes, homework, and progress
Online coaching plus Fremont-area academy options
Academy portal included
A modern chess dashboard for students and parents.
ChessBrains is more than a weekly class. Families get a secure portal for invoices, class logs, homework, absences, coach messages, practice modules, and game reviews with titled players.
Class logs parents can actually follow
Topics, attendance, materials, and coach notes stay organized after every session.
Homework and puzzle practice
Students receive assignments, upload work, solve coach-created puzzles, and keep practice moving.
Game reviews with titled players
Students can submit practice games and PGNs for personalized feedback from experienced coaches.
Secure family communication
Parents, students, coaches, and admin share clear messages without scattered chat threads.
Class logs
after every session
Puzzles
interactive homework
Reviews
coach feedback
Programs
A clear path for every young chess player.
Students are placed by level and goals, then guided through lessons, practice games, homework, and review.
1:1 Coaching
Focused training for tournament goals, opening preparation, calculation, and confidence at the board.
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Assessment First
A thoughtful placement conversation so each child starts at the right level with the right coach.
Learn moreWhy families choose us
Serious chess training that still feels personal.
ChessBrains combines elite coaching standards with a warm academy experience. Parents get clarity, students get structure, and coaches focus on meaningful progress.
GM-led training
Students learn calculation, discipline, and practical decision-making from serious chess coaches.
Right-sized groups
Batches are designed for interaction, visibility, and steady feedback.
Homework and class logs
Students and parents can track assignments, attendance, materials, and weekly learning.
Signature practice modules
Game reviews, puzzles, endgame trainers, and visualization practice support better habits.
Meet the academy
Built by chess people, for chess families.
Founded by WIM Vinuthna Nalluri and Suman Kalavagunta, ChessBrains is built on one belief: quality matters more than quantity. Every class should feel purposeful, challenging, and encouraging.
Student moments
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Parent feedback
What Parents Say
"ChessBrains has been fantastic for our child. The coaches are patient and knowledgeable, and we have seen real improvement in confidence and strategic thinking.
- Satya G.
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