ABOUT YOUNGSTERS

Building Players. Creating Champions. Growing the Chess Community.

Youngsters Chess Academy is a chess coaching academy founded by a professional chess coach with a vision to make structured, high-quality chess education accessible to aspiring players at every level.

We believe that every chess journey begins with a single move. Our role is to guide that journey—from learning the fundamentals and developing strong thinking habits to competing in tournaments, earning FIDE ratings, and pursuing excellence in the game.

Believe in Moves.

FOUNDED BY

Sundar R J

International Arbiter (IA) · FIDE National Instructor · Rated Chess Player

Sundar R J is an International Arbiter (IA), FIDE-certified coach, and rated chess player from Tamil Nadu.

Professional Role

Active arbiter, organizer, and chess coach affiliated with Youngsters Chess Academy, conducting online and offline training.

Officiating Experience

Served as Arbiter and Deputy Chief Arbiter across numerous FIDE-rated tournaments, including state championships and international open tournaments throughout Tamil Nadu.

OUR VISION

To become the world's most trusted chess academy, empowering every beginner to become a confident, FIDE-rated player through structured learning, innovation, and excellence.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide a structured, technology-driven, and student-focused chess education system that transforms beginners into tournament-ready and FIDE-rated players.

Through expert coaching, personalized training, regular tournaments, performance tracking, and continuous mentorship, we help every student achieve measurable growth and lifelong confidence.

OUR APPROACH

A Structured Path to Chess Excellence

At Youngsters Chess Academy, we combine structured curriculum, professional coaching, and tournament-oriented training to create a clear pathway for every student.

Our training is designed around progressive development rather than simply teaching individual chess concepts. Students are guided through different stages of learning, with the aim of developing:

Strong Fundamental Chess Understanding

Tactical and Strategic Thinking

Calculation and Decision-Making Skills

Tournament Preparation and Practical Experience

Confidence and Competitive Discipline

Ability to Analyse and Learn From Their Own Games

Our ultimate objective is to help students progress from beginners to competitive and FIDE-rated players through a systematic learning journey.

MORE THAN CHESS COACHING

Chess Builds More Than Players

We believe chess is not only about winning games. It is a powerful tool for developing patience, concentration, logical thinking, discipline, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

At the same time, chess becomes more meaningful when players have a community around them.

Patience

Concentration

Logical Thinking

Discipline

Decision-Making

Problem-Solving

BUILDING THE CHESS COMMUNITY

Growing the Chess Community

That is why Youngsters Chess Academy is committed to building a strong and active chess community where students can learn together, compete with one another, participate in tournaments, interact with stronger players and continuously challenge themselves.

Learn Together

Compete

Participate in Tournaments

Interact with Stronger Players

Challenge Yourself

OUR CORE PROMISE

From Your First Move
to Your First FIDE Rating.