Meet Head Coach Natarajan M

Natarajan M is a FIDE-rated chess player (Elo 1610), certified State Arbiter, and published chess books author. With 15+ years of coaching experience, he specialises in building strong fundamentals for beginner and intermediate players. His structured methodology — combining board coordination, tactical pattern recognition, and opening repertoire building — has helped students worldwide cross key rating milestones.

As a certified State Arbiter, Natarajan M has officiated numerous rated tournaments across Tamil Nadu, giving him an unparalleled understanding of tournament rules, clock management, and competitive chess norms — knowledge he directly imparts to his students. His published chess books are used as learning resources in several coaching institutes.

Key Credentials & Achievements

• ✓ FIDE-rated player, current Elo 1610
• ✓ Certified State Arbiter — experienced in officiating FIDE and national-rated events
• ✓ Published Chess Books Author — training resources used across Tamil Nadu
• ✓ 15+ years of coaching experience in Madurai
• ✓ Specialises in beginners and intermediate-level players

Arul Prakash N is a Commonwealth Chess Medalist 🥇 and one of the most talented young chess players from Madurai, Tamilnadu. At just 17 years old, he holds an impressive FIDE rating of 2100 — placing him among the elite junior players in the country. His competitive tournament experience at the international level gives him a unique ability to coach advanced students on what truly matters in high-stakes games.

Key Credentials & Achievements

• 🥇 Commonwealth Chess Medalist — International tournament achievement
• ✓ FIDE Elo 2100 — among India's top-rated junior players
• ✓ Active competitive player in national and international tournaments
• ✓ Specialises in advanced players targeting FIDE titles and 1800+ ratings