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Online Chess Lessons with IM Adarsh Tripathi
Online chess coaching for all ages and levels, led by International Master Adarsh Tripathi. I work with ambitious juniors, tournament students, beginners, and serious adult improvers across the United States, India, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Europe, and beyond.
5,000+
teaching hours
500+
students taught
20+
State and National champions coached
7+
years full-time coaching
Teaching and publishing with
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For serious students
Serious chess improvement, delivered online with structure.
I coach students of all ages and levels. My strongest track record is with ambitious young students, including national and international-level juniors, but the method is the same for everyone: clear diagnosis, interactive training, honest feedback, and work that fits the student.
Interactive lessons built around the student
Zoom lessons with Lichess analysis board
Post-lesson WhatsApp summaries and homework
Tournament support and long-term study plans
Coaching credentials
Full-time coaching, serious student results.
I am a full-time chess professional from India, dedicated to teaching students worldwide. My work spans private coaching, academy teaching, Chessable courses, TheChessWorld lectures, tournament preparation, and long-term training plans.
Chessable author and TheChessWorld course creator, including World Class: Ding Liren on Chessable.
Students have achieved national and international milestones, with references available privately where appropriate.
Recent student results
Competitive progress, handled with care.
These are recent 2025-26 student milestones. They are not promises or shortcuts, but they do show the level of seriousness behind the coaching.
Students represented their countries at the World Cadets Chess Championship
7+ medals at the US SuperNationals
Winner of the African Youth Chess Championship U16 Girls 2026
A student tied for first place in their age group at the US Junior Open
12+ medals at State Championships across the United States
One 11-year-old student from Oregon improved from 1217 USCF to 1629 USCF in 7 months
What we work on
Every lesson is tailored to the student's needs.
There is no one-size-fits-all method to learning chess. I adapt the curriculum to the student's age, strengths, weaknesses, schedule, tournament goals, and attention span.
Middlegame Clarity
Develop your understanding through real-time exercises and explanations.
Endgame Confidence
Prioritize learning only what you'll actually use, conceptually and practically.
Tournament Preparation
Get mindset tools, opponent prep, and post-game reviews.
Custom Study Plans
Whether you have 30 or 300 minutes, I'll structure it smart.
Homework + Feedback
Clear assignments and reflections for your next step.
Verified student feedback
What Students Say
Trusted by students and parents worldwide. Here's what they have to say:
“I am in awe of the lessons I learned from just one session. Adarsh doesn't just teach chess; he helps you understand its philosophy and how it reflects in life.”
“Adarsh's attitude and love for chess make him an amazing coach. He is serious about his students' improvement, sometimes even more than the students themselves!”
“His preparation and ability to explain complex ideas make the game both enjoyable and instructive. I've seen noticeable improvement in all aspects of my play.”
“Every lesson is tailored to my needs. He improves your chess and also helps you analyze your thinking process while playing. Truly exceptional!”
Verified Reviews from Trustpilot
Ready to train?
Try your first lesson for just $5.
Use the first lesson to see how the coaching style fits: interactive questions, a real assessment, and a clear next step for improvement.