Radhya Malhotra
U-13 Chess Championship 2025.
Radhya stood 1st by scoring 5 points out of 5 rounds in the U-13 National Selection Tournament. The national entry fees will be covered by the organizers
Date: 1st June 2025
Om Ramgude
14th Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2025
He secured 1st position in the Best Category with a score of 6.5/9 points He received a cash prize of ₹7,000 along with a trophy!
Date: 21st May 2025
Vismay Sachar
Al Oruba Club FIDE Rated Open Blitz Chess Tournament, Bahrain.
He secured 4th position with a score of 5.5/7 points including two remarkable wins against FIDE Masters & a Candidate Master
Date: 28th March 2025
Mihir Rampally
2nd Maharashtra Chess Festival Below 2200 FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2025 For below 2200 rated players only. He scored 4/9 points and increased his classical rating by 88 ELO points!
Date: 27th Apr 2025
Vidwath Turayi
UKCC Essex Megafinall - U12 Tournament. He secured 2nd position with an impressive score of 5/6 points. His dedication has secured him a well-earned qualification for the Gigafinals, held across Scotland, UK North, and UK South
Date: 20th Apr 2025

VCA Chess Classes Benefits

Key Features of Victorious Chess Academy's Online Chess Program

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Unique Syllabus

Victorious Chess Academy has a syllabus based certified courses. With the help of professional guidance provided at VCA, one can fine tune strategies and tactics required to play in chess tournament at all levels.

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Interactive Online Learning

Improve chess skills from anywhere. Live coaching with VCA experts comes highly recommended, as our experienced trainers ensure an engaging and effective learning experience.

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Flexible Timings

Various batch timings are available at Victorious Chess Academy. One can choose a batch as per his/her convenience.

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Learn from the Best

Guided by experienced and passionate instructors, the chess program focuses on unique strategies while recognizing each student's exceptional capacity for growth. With personalized training, you'll master the art of chess.

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Focused Training

Victorious Chess Academy provides focused training in all of types of online courses. These courses help students to understand the game in an easy manner and it also helps to perform well in academics.

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Internal Tournaments

Playing chess games need the right guidance along with the practice and dedication. At Victorious Chess Academy, students can have an experience of playing tournaments frequently. It helps students to boost the level of confidence and interest in chess.

Victorians Say

Tournament, Detailed Teaching

I’ve been with VCA for 2 years. They conduct many internal tournaments with lots of prizes, giving everyone a chance to play.

Vismay Sachar

Bahrain

Enhanced Experience, Higher-rated Players

VCA hosts many tournaments that help us gain experience and improve our game. We also get to play with higher-rated players and learn tricks and tactics.

Darsh Shetty

India

Supportive Coaches, Event Participation

I’m in Intermediate 1 level. The coaches and support team are very good. I attend all VCA events, and the trainers help me improve my chess games.

Darsh Anand

India

Enthusiasm, Personal Growth

VCA improved my concentration and engagement. With Sangharsh Sir's guidance, my confidence and enjoyment in chess have grown.

Kanika Sane

India

Personalized Learning with Experts

Gargi ma’am is my personal trainer, and her teaching and encouragement make chess enjoyable. The middle game is my favorite.

Satej Soman

USA

Continuous Improvement, Trainer Appreciation

I’m happy learning from Kapil Sir at VCA. His guidance is excellent, and I rate him 9.5 out of 10.
 

Anirudh Daga

Singapore

Enthusiastic Learning, Supportive Coaches

Kapil Sir, Diksha Ma’am, and Sangharsh Sir are supportive and friendly chess trainers. My parents appreciate the focus it has given me.

Pratyush Yogesh Jadhav

Hungary

Online Coaching Excellence, Opening Game

VCA’s online personal coaching is the best learning experience. Kapil Sir and Sameer Sir's tactics help me in my games. I give them 5 out of 5 marks.

Bhavanya Panchumarthi

Kuwait

Group Learning Success Story

I enjoy VCA’s online group coaching. Sameer Sir and Gargi ma’am teach simply and clearly, helping me play wisely. The Sunday sessions are very beneficial.

Ananya Pol

Malaysia

Chess Temple Tribute
 

VCA is a chess temple and a foundation for many rising chess talents. Kudos to Team Victorious for their dedication and support in nurturing future champions.

Lokesh

India

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Certified Chess Courses

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Beginner Level Training

Chess training for beginners is for unrated or hobby players. This certified chess course is recommended to improve concentration, patience and decision making. It also helps to improve in academics

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Intermediate Level Training

Intermediate chess training is for rated players between 1400 to 1700. This certified chess course helps in preparation for chess tournaments which includes deep study of opening, middle game and endgame. This level is recommended to go to the next level of professional chess.

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Advanced Level Training

Advanced chess training is for players with a specific target in chess such as, to qualify for a State or National level chess championships or to become a titleholder such as Candidate Master (CM), FIDE Master (FM), International Master (IM) and Grand Master (GM) in chess tournaments.

VCA Milestones

625+

Award Winners

30+

Countries teaching in

8200+

Happy students

15+

Years of experience

Change To Learn From Chess Experts

NI Kapil Lohana

NI Kapil Lohana

(2094 ELO)

Founder of VCA, visionary coach, and mentor behind India’s 69th Grandmaster.

GM Pravin Thipsay

GM Pravin Thipsay

(Grandmaster)

Arjuna Awardee, 7-time National Champion, Olympiad veteran, and iconic figure in Indian chess.

IM Sekhar Sahu

IM Sekhar Sahu

(International Master)

Odisha’s first IM and India’s first FIDE Senior Trainer, with decades of experience shaping grandmasters.

FM Sauravh Khherdekar

FM Sauravh Khherdekar

(2346 ELO peak)

Veteran coach and 10-time Open champion, mentor to Vidit Gujrathi, Raunak Sadhwani, and national champions.

CM Snehal Bhosale

CM Snehal Bhosale

(2270 ELO peak)

Experienced coach with an IM norm, guiding 1200–2100 players to rapid improvement.

WFM K. Sai Nirupama

WFM K. Sai Nirupama

(1896 ELO)

Two-time Asian gold medalist and multiple national champion, admired for her tactical sharpness and dedication.

Raghunandan Gokhale

Raghunandan Gokhale

(CM, FIDE Trainer)

Dronacharya Awardee and AICFB founder, mentor to grandmasters and visually impaired players alike.

CM Deepak Katiyar

CM Deepak Katiyar

(2262 ELO peak)

Two-time UP Champion and Civil Services Gold Medalist.

Dr. Pratik Shriwas

Dr. Pratik Shriwas

(2224 ELO)

Analytical coach and World Youth Olympiad player with a PhD.

Priyanshu Barua

Priyanshu Barua

(2009 ELO)

National top-10 finisher and rapid-play specialist.

Atharva Madkar

Atharva Madkar

(2012 ELO)

Coach and player known for attacking brilliance.

DI Sameer Ghela

DI Sameer Ghela

(1732 ELO)

Senior coach with a structured, disciplined approach.

NI Gargi Sane

NI Gargi Sane

(1606 ELO)

Makes chess fun, simple, and interactive for all ages.

Vaishnav Jangam

Vaishnav Jangam

(1618 ELO)

Story-driven coach who simplifies complex ideas.

Nikhil Ranade

Nikhil Ranade

(1911 ELO)

Tactical expert and endgame strategist.

Satyam Warude

Satyam Warude

(1881 ELO)

Coach of district, state, and national champions since 2016.

Yashwant Telang

Yashwant Telang

(1715 ELO)

Sharp calculator and fun-loving coach.

Kamaldeep Singh

Kamaldeep Singh

(1681 ELO)

Calm mentor blending chess mastery with meditation.

Naveen Kumar

Naveen Kumar

(1613 ELO)

Prize-winning tactician.

Pranav Jagtap

Pranav Jagtap

(1613 ELO)

Former VCA student; fundamentals & endgames.

B. Akshaya

B. Akshaya

(1582 ELO)

International-rated player; resilient and student-focused.

Prathmesh Devdikar

Prathmesh Devdikar

(1583 ELO)

Opening specialist with holistic growth.

Yash Ankaikar

Yash Ankaikar

(1431 ELO)

Strategy & problem-solving focus.

Parth Ostwal

Parth Ostwal

Supportive coach with district-level success.

Avinash Sukhwani

Avinash Sukhwani

Beginner-friendly coach with a clear, engaging style.

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