REAL PLAYERS. REAL PROGRESS

Thoughtful Coaching. Proven Results. A lifelong love for the game.

Isabella, CA

"Beyond Coaching—It’s a Partnership!

The Checkmate Club offers more than just coaching; it’s a true partnership in your chess journey. The mentors are accessible, supportive, and always there to push you towards greatness."

Morgan, US

"Rapid Progress, Real Results!

Thanks to the personalized guidance, I achieved my goals (In just 6 months from 426 - 909) faster than I ever imagined. The mentors are invested in your success, making sure you excel every step of the way."

Ashwath, IND

Joining The Checkmate Club was the best decision I made for my chess journey. The mentorship helped me improve my understanding, build confidence and gain from 1123 - 1626 rating points."

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Our mission

At The Checkmate Club, our mission is to make high-quality chess education accessible to aspiring players worldwide.

We believe chess is more than a game — it is a journey of learning, discipline, strategic thinking and personal growth.

Through personalized online chess coaching and structured training, we empower students to become confident players, critical thinkers and disciplined learners.

From their first moves to tournament victories, we nurture every student's potential, celebrate their achievements and inspire them to pursue excellence.

Our goal is simple:

To turn potential into mastery and shape the future champions of chess.

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CYCC 2026: Four Checkmate Warriors Make Their Mark on Canada's National Chess Stage

Some victories cannot be measured by trophies alone. Some are measured by the courage to sit across the board from the strongest young players in the country. Some are measured by months of discipline, thousands of puzzles solved, countless positions analyzed, lessons learned from every game, plus the quiet determination to keep improving. For The Checkmate Club, the 2026 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC) was more than a tournament. It was a milestone. It was a celebra

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Roshini

Jul 104 min read

4 Young Checkmate WARRIORs Step Onto the National Stage at CYCC 2026 (Canadian Youth Chess Championship)

There is a special kind of silence before a serious chess game begins. The pieces are set. The clocks are ready. The opponent is sitting across the board. Parents are watching from a distance. Coaches are hoping the training will show. Then, with one move, everything begins. This year, four young players from The Checkmate Club proudly represented our club at the 2026 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC). Yugansh Chahar – U14 Open Vedhika Gireesh – U10 Girls Ishan Kalivar

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Roshini

Jul 72 min read

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The coaching philosophy at The Checkmate Club has been deeply influenced by

Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay.

mentor & Coach

Achievements

Pravin Mahadeo Thipsay

World #1 and 5x World Champion Magnus Carlsen (left) and Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay (right) during the Global Chess League, where GM Thipsay served as Head Coach with Carlsen and Team.

• Grandmaster

• FIDE Senior Trainer

2x Head Coach of Global Chess League Teams (2025, 2026)

• India's First Grandmaster Norm Holder

• 7 Time National Champion (India)

• First Indian Commonwealth Chess Champion

• Represented India for 7 Chess Olympiads

• Coach and Mentor to numerous Grandmasters and International Masters all around the world

• Worked alongside World-Class players and world champions including Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Hou Yifan, Anish Giri, R. Praggnanandhaa and Viswanathan Anand.

• Chairman of Trainers Commission of AICF

(2021–2024)

• Arjuna Awardee

Founder & Coach

Achievements

Roshini Poorna Prakash

• Founder of The Checkmate Club

• FIDE Instructor

• National Gold Medalist, SGFI Under 19 (India, 2011)

• 2x Represented India at the Asian Junior Chess Championships (2008, 2010)

• Currently representing the Canadian Chess Federation

• Students qualified for World Youth, World Cadets, North American Youth and Pan American Youth Championships

• Awarded 4 years of Education scholarship by Viswanathan Anand, Virender Sehwag and other distinguished personalities

• Studied psychology, cognition, emotional intelligence and life coaching to enhance student learning

• Master in Architecture & Registered Architect designed historical buildings and many commerical and residential projects

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