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Leading online chess academy led by Grandmaster Priyadharshan Kannappan.

Proudly coaching 5000+ students from 40+ countries, fostering global chess talent through personalized and effective training. 🌍♟️

08/11/2026

🇮🇳 100 GRANDMASTERS. ONE NATION. A MILLION DREAMS. ♟️❤️

A moment every Indian chess lover can be proud of!

From the streets and small towns of India to the biggest international chess stages, Indian chess has come a long way. And today, that journey reaches another historic milestone.

India welcomes its 100th Grandmaster — GM Anuj Shrivatri! 🇮🇳

Behind this number are years of hard work, countless hours of practice, sacrifices, difficult losses and dreams that never gave up.

For every young chess player sitting in front of a chessboard and dreaming of becoming a Grandmaster, this achievement is a reminder that dreams can become reality.

From Viswanathan Anand inspiring a generation to 100 Grandmasters carrying India's flag forward, this is more than just a number. It's a legacy in the making.

Today, we celebrate not just one Grandmaster, but the journey of Indian chess and everyone who has contributed to its growth.

100 Grandmasters. And the journey is just getting started! 🇮🇳

Congratulations, GM Anuj Shrivatri! You've made the entire chess community proud. ❤️

♟️ The journey to the next 100 Grandmasters begins today! 🇮🇳

08/11/2026

✨ May this Diwali bring a little more light into your life, a little more joy into your heart, and endless reasons to smile.

Wishing you and your loved ones good health, happiness, peace, and prosperity. May all your dreams find their way to beautiful beginnings. 🪔❤️

Happy Diwali from Chess Gaja! 🌸

06/11/2026

♟️ Can you find the defensive move that saved Javokhir Sindarov against Wesley So? 👀🔥

This tricky endgame comes from Wesley So vs. Javokhir Sindarov at the GCT Super Blitz Poland 2026, played in Warsaw on May 8.

White is creating threats, but Black has a way to hold the position. Can you find the right defensive idea? 🧠

⏳ 30-SECOND CHALLENGE!

No engine. No hints. Just your chess calculation.

👇 What would you play as Black? Drop your move in the comments before checking the solution!

Tag a chess friend and see if they can find the defence! 😏♟️

06/11/2026

♟️ Do you love chess and creating content in Tamil? This opportunity is for YOU! 🎥

Chess Gaja is hiring a Tamil Chess Content Creator to grow our Tamil YouTube channel with engaging, beginner-friendly chess videos.

✨ Your responsibilities:
♟️ Create chess videos in Tamil
📝 Develop scripts and content ideas
🎬 Edit, upload, and manage YouTube content

✅ Strong chess knowledge
✅ Good Tamil communication skills
✅ 1400–1800 FIDE rating preferred

💻 Freelance | Remote | Paid

🚨 Applications close on November 18, 2026!

👉 READY TO JOIN CHESS GAJA? APPLY NOW:
🔗 https://zurl.co/1zi1v

Don't miss your chance to turn your passion for chess into a creative opportunity. Apply today and help more people discover chess in Tamil! ♟️

Know someone who fits the role? Tag them or share this post!

04/11/2026

♟️ A weakness on the board can become your biggest opportunity!

At the 2009 U16 Asian Championship, GM Priyadharshan Kannappan faced Sumant Subramaniam in the game that helped secure his IM title.

In this memorable encounter, his opponent’s doubled pawns became a potential weakness. Doubled pawns can be difficult to defend, limit pawn support, and create long-term structural weaknesses.

But spotting the weakness is only the first step. The real skill lies in knowing how to exploit it.

In this video, GM Priyadharshan revisits the game and explains how to identify the opponent’s doubled pawns, put pressure on them, and turn that structural weakness into a strategic advantage.

♟️ Want to learn how strong players punish pawn-structure weaknesses?

▶️ Watch the full video on the Chess Gaja YouTube channel and discover the strategic thinking behind this memorable game!

03/11/2026

From Sangamner to the Grandmaster title. 🇮🇳♟️

Meet GM Shardul Gagare, India’s 42nd Grandmaster.

His journey began with a love for chess and led to a remarkable milestone at just 18. From becoming a National Under-7 Champion to competing on the international stage, Shardul’s story reflects the dedication, discipline and determination behind every great achievement.

Now, as India celebrates 99 Grandmasters, his journey is a reminder of how far Indian chess has come — and how much further it can go.

Swipe through to discover the milestones that shaped his journey.

99 Grandmasters. One step away from 100. The journey of Indian chess continues. 🇮🇳

01/11/2026

♟️ The 1400 Breakthrough Lab — Mastering Pawn Structures

Ready to take your chess to the next level?

Chess Gaja presents a focused 4-week micro-cohort designed for 1200–1400 USCF-rated players in the USA, led by GM Priyadharshan Kannappan, Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer.

Learn to understand pawn structures, improve your positional understanding, and make more confident decisions over the board through focused, personalized training.

Program details:
♟️ Level: 1200–1400 USCF
👥 Limited to 6 students
📅 Starts January 2027
💻 4 live online sessions — one per week, 60 minutes each
🕒 Monday, 5:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM CT (Tuesday, 7:00 AM IST)
💰 Full program: $140

Small cohort. Focused learning. A deeper understanding of chess.

Interested in joining the cohort? DM Chess Gaja to learn more and enquire about enrolment. ♟️

31/10/2026

♟️ One position. One winning move. Can you find it before the clock runs out? 👀🔥

Javokhir Sindarov found a brilliant winning idea against Jorden Van Foreest at the Saint Louis Blitz 2026.

Now it's your turn to crack the position! 🧠

⏳ 30-SECOND CHALLENGE

No engine. No hints. Just pure chess calculation.

👇 What's your move? Drop your answer in the comments and see if you can spot what Javokhir found!

Tag your chess partner and challenge them to solve it. ♟️

29/10/2026

🇮🇳 From a mother’s inspiration to India’s 41st Grandmaster. From a personal dream to a part of chess history. ♟️

S. L. Narayanan’s journey is a story of persistence, breakthrough victories, and excellence on the international stage. From earning his final GM norm at just 17 to representing India at the Chess Olympiad, he has continued to make his mark on world chess.

Today, he stands among India’s 100 Grandmasters — a milestone that reflects the incredible rise of Indian chess. 🇮🇳

Every Grandmaster has a story. This is Narayanan’s. ❤️

Follow Chess Gaja for more inspiring stories from Indian chess!

27/10/2026

♟️ Can you find Gukesh’s winning move in his game against Magnus Carlsen in just 30 seconds? 👀🔥

This position comes from Gukesh D. vs Magnus Carlsen — Aimchess Rapid Prelim 2022.

White to move.
You have 30 seconds. ⏳

No engine. No hints. Just your chess instincts. 🧠♟️

👇 What’s your move? Drop it in the comments before checking the answer!

Tag a chess friend who thinks they can solve it. 😏

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