Karthik Panjanatham - Chess teacher - Bengaluru
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Karthik Panjanatham - Chess teacher - Bengaluru

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Karthik Panjanatham

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Karthik Panjanatham - Chess teacher - Bengaluru
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₹1,800/hr

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Beginner-Friendly Chess Coaching by a FIDE-Rated Player & Experienced Tutor with 25 years of playing experience and 5 years of coaching experience

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Karthik Panjanatham is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.

About Karthik Panjanatham

Hello! I am Karthik — a passionate Chess coach and FIDE-rated player with an international rating of 1536 (Standard) and 1518 (Rapid). Having competed in district, divisional, state, national, and international tournaments over 25 years, I have developed a deep understanding of the game, its strategies, and what it truly takes to improve.

Chess has been a lifelong journey for me - from my earliest moves on the board to competing at the highest levels. That journey taught me not just how to play, but how to think, and that is exactly what I want to pass on to my students.

I share my knowledge because I believe Chess is one of the most powerful tools for developing the mind. It builds patience, sharpens focus, improves decision-making, and teaches you to stay calm under pressure - skills that go far beyond the 64 squares. Seeing a student grasp a new concept, solve a difficult puzzle, or win their first tournament game is what drives me to coach every single day.

With 5 years of coaching experience and 25+ students trained, I bring both competitive depth and teaching warmth to every session. My goal is simple: to make chess enjoyable, educational, and genuinely transformative for every student I work with.

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About the class

  • All Levels
  • English
  • Tamil

All languages in which the class is available :

English

Tamil

My Teaching Approach

I am a passionate Chess coach and FIDE-rated player with an international rating of 1536 (Standard) and 1518 (Rapid). Having competed at district, divisional, state, national, and international levels, I bring real tournament experience into every lesson, not just textbook knowledge.

Teaching Techniques & Methods

My classes follow a simple but highly effective three-part learning cycle:
1. Learn: Every session introduces a new concept, whether it's a mating pattern, tactical theme, endgame technique, or strategic idea, explained clearly with examples.
2. Solve: Students then work through carefully chosen puzzles to reinforce the concept and sharpen tactical thinking.
3. Play & Reflect: We finish with a game, followed by a review of the key moments - identifying mistakes, understanding why they happened, and learning how to avoid them next time.

This cycle ensures that every concept learned is immediately applied and retained.

Usual Structure of a Class

A typical session is structured as follows:

1. Warm-up: A quick puzzle or recap of the previous lesson
2. New Concept: Introduction of the lesson topic with examples
3. Puzzle Training: Solving puzzles related to the topic
4. Game Play: A live game to apply what was learned
5. Review & Feedback: Analyzing the game and highlighting improvements

My Special Features as a Teacher

1. Patient and supportive: I adapt my pace to each student's comfort level, never rushing through concepts
2. Tournament-tested knowledge: My coaching is rooted in real competitive experience, giving students practical insights they won't find in books alone
3. Focus on fundamentals: I strongly believe that a solid foundation is the key to long-term improvement, so I never skip the basics
4. Making chess enjoyable: I believe chess should be educational AND fun. Engaged students learn faster, and I make sure every class is something to look forward to

Who Are the Classes Intended For?

My classes are open to anyone with a rating between 0 and 1500, which includes:

1. Complete beginners with zero chess knowledge
2. School children looking to develop logical thinking and concentration
3. College students and adults picking up chess as a hobby or competitive pursuit
4. Casual players wanting to move beyond just knowing the rules
5. Improving players looking to break through rating plateaus up to 1500

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Rates

Rate

  • ₹1,800

Pack prices

  • 5h: ₹5
  • 10h: ₹10

free classes

This first free class with Karthik Panjanatham will allow you to get to know each other and to specify the exact learning requirements for the upcoming classes.

  • 1hr

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  • ₹1,800/hr

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