International Master
FIDE International Master and full-time chess coach based in India.
About IM Adarsh
Elite coaching for juniors. Individual attention for every student.
I'm Adarsh Tripathi, an International Master and full-time chess professional from India, dedicated to teaching students worldwide with structure, warmth, and serious attention to improvement.
My students include young tournament players and adult improvers. After every class, I send an update on the lesson, progress and any homework, so students and parents know what we are working on.
Professional background on LinkedIn
Academy Experience
Experience teaching private students, group classes, and academy programs, including Magnus Chess Academy.
Author
Chessable author and instructional course creator for TheChessWorld.com.
Ongoing Guidance
Post-lesson updates, individual homework and clear communication with students and parents.
2025-26, including summer 2026
Recent student achievements
My students have progressed from first tournaments to national and international competition. These results reflect their work and give you a sense of the players I coach.
Championship results
- Students represented their countries at the World Cadets Chess Championship.
- A student tied for first place in their age group at the US Junior Open.
- 7+ medals at the US SuperNationals.
- 12+ medals at the State Championships across the US.
- U16 Girls champion at the African Youth Chess Championship 2026.
- A 9-year-old UK student won silver in their age group at the British Championship.
Individual progress, juniors and adults
An 11-year-old student in Oregon
1217 to 1629 USCF. Improved by 412 USCF rating points in seven months.
A student in Delaware
1747 to 1882 USCF. Improved between the June and July rating lists and represented their state at the US Closed Invitational for their age group.
A 12-year-old student in the UK
1915 peak ECF rating. Reached a peak ECF rating of 1915, up from 1830 in the July rating list.
A student in Rajasthan
1529 to 1643 FIDE. Gained 114 FIDE rating points in one tournament after one month of working together.
This student was already significantly underrated. Our work focused mainly on fine-tuning a few recurring issues. This is not representative of the typical pace of improvement.
An adult improver's first USCF tournament
An adult student rated around 1900 on Chess.com made the transition to their first over-the-board USCF tournament, won with 6.5/7 and received a USCF rating above 1400.
Chess.com and USCF are different rating systems; these figures describe the student's online and over-the-board experience, not a rating conversion.
These are individual student results, not promises of a particular rating gain or tournament outcome. Progress varies with the student's starting point, practice and circumstances. Student names are kept private.
Experience and philosophy
Serious, structured, and adapted to the student.
The training adapts to the student. The goal is not to overload you with information, but to give you the right work at the right time.
My coaching centres on ambitious juniors, club players, tournament competitors and adult improvers. My strongest results have come with young players who already play chess and want to take their improvement seriously. The work remains personal and adapted to the student in front of me.
As a child, I often found chess lessons overwhelming or monotonous because they did not channel my energy and curiosity into focused, enjoyable learning. That early experience shaped my mission today: make chess fun for children without making the teaching shallow.
I have taught 500+ students across India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Europe, and other international markets. My experience includes private coaching, group classes, academy teaching, and large online sessions.
My focus is straightforward: help students understand chess better, think more clearly, and improve with structure. I do not believe in empty promises or unrealistic expectations. A good coach should diagnose honestly, teach clearly, and give the student work they can actually follow.
Coaching Experience
I have taught one-on-one lessons, group classes, and large online sessions for children and adults. With younger students, I combine enthusiasm, structure, and personalized attention. With adults, I focus on clarity, efficiency, and practical study decisions.
I am also a chess author and course creator. I authored World Class: Ding Liren on Chessable and have created instructional courses for TheChessWorld.com, including Skill Booster for Club Players, The Art of Maneuvering, and Exchanging Pieces Manual. My upcoming work includes The Craft of Maneuvering with Thinkers Publishing and A Complete London Repertoire for White for Chessiverse.
What I Help Students With
My coaching is designed for students who need structure, clarity, and long-term direction. Depending on the student's level, I can help with:
- Building a strong foundation in chess principles
- Opening choices that lead to understandable middlegames
- Calculation, tactics, and decision-making
- Endgame technique and practical tournament skills
- Game analysis and identifying recurring mistakes
- Preparation for scholastic, state, national, and international events
- Creating a study routine that fits the student's schedule
- Developing confidence, resilience, and better thinking habits
Some students are ambitious tournament competitors with serious goals. Some are working adults who can only study for 30 minutes a day. Others play regularly at a club or online and need help turning that experience into more consistent improvement.
My Coaching Style
My lessons are highly interactive. I ask continuous questions, from simple to challenging, so the student is always thinking instead of passively watching.
Each lesson is built around the student's needs. That may include game analysis, opening preparation, tactical training, endgame work, strategic themes, calculation exercises, or a long-term training plan. After the first 2 to 3 lessons, once I understand the student's strengths and weaknesses, I provide more specific guidance for a longer-term plan.
After each session, I send a post-lesson summary via WhatsApp with the topics covered, the student's performance, and any important follow-up points. Parents are welcome to reach out with questions, and they are entitled to a complimentary 15-minute call each month to discuss progress.
During important tournaments, such as State, National, or International scholastic events, I also offer a complimentary 15 to 30 minute Zoom meeting to review games, discuss preparation, and help the student stay focused.
My aim is to make chess improvement serious, structured, and enjoyable. Whether you are arranging lessons for a young student, trying to break a plateau as an adult improver, or preparing for competitive events, I can help you study smarter and improve with direction.
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