5+Starting Age
8Per Batch
FIDEPathway
Professional Chess Development
Build the mind.Shape the champion.
AGKS Chess Academy is a premier chess coaching center dedicated to nurturing young minds in Pondicherry and Karaikal. We offer training for children starting from age 5, guiding them from the beginner level all the way to international-level competition. Our academy provides a structured pathway from the fundamentals of chess to advanced strategic play. In line with our motto: Train! Trial!! Triumph!!! We strive to identify, train, and develop young chess talents in a supportive and disciplined environment.
Beginner to Advanced
Tournament Preparation
Focused Batch Sizes
Proud Achievements
202615+Students with FIDE ratings
Under-07State Champion achievement
Under-09 to Under-17District champions
2 CitiesKaraikal & Puducherry
People & Performance
Results that speak. Coaches who guide.
A clean showcase of student achievements and the coaching team, with your existing rotating-image interaction retained.
AGKS Coaching Team
Mentorship
K. Ayil Naidu
Founder, AGKS Chess Academy
Vision & Legacy
Chess education with purpose.
The vision behind AGKS Chess Academy goes beyond training. It is about empowering young minds, discovering potential and making chess accessible to students from different backgrounds.
The academy carries forward the vision of Founder Mr. K. Ayil Naidu by building a disciplined, encouraging environment where children can learn, compete and grow with confidence.
Today, that legacy continues through structured coaching, tournament exposure and a focus on developing champions from every corner of society.
StructuredClear learning pathway
SupportiveChild-focused environment
CompetitiveTournament-ready training
Training Programs
Chess coaching for every level.
Choose the right coaching package for your learning goals, from chess fundamentals to competitive tournament preparation.
Offline Chess Coaching
Beginner Level
Chess Fundamentals
- Weekend classes only (Saturday & Sunday)
- 8 classes per month
₹1,500 / month
Intermediate Level
Local Tournament Level Preparation
- Weekend classes + 4 additional weekday classes
- 12 classes per month
₹1,800 / month
Advanced Level
FIDE-Rated Tournament Preparation
- Weekend classes + 10 additional weekday classes
- 18 classes per month
₹2,500 / month
Online Chess Coaching
Group Classes
Learn and improve together
- 10 classes per package
- ₹200 per class
₹2,000 / 10 sessions
One-to-One Coaching
Personalized coaching sessions
- 10 personalized sessions per package
- ₹400 per class
₹4,000 / 10 sessions
Academy Gallery
Moments from the board.
Tournament and academy memories presented in a clean editorial gallery.
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Karaikal 2025District Level Children's Chess Tournament
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Pondicherry 2025State Level Children's Chess Tournament
Tournament Calendar
Explore all upcoming tournaments and their schedules.
ALL EVENTS
FUTURE CHAMPIONS CHILDREN'S CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026
Pondicherry Under-13 State Selection
Thiruvarur FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournamnet
39th NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2026 - UNDER - 13
AGKS Open Classical Chess Tournament
AGKS Children's Chess Tournament
Pondicherry State Chess Championships - 2026
To know more details and tournament schedules, visit the official website.
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