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— Learn. Improve. Compete. With the right guidance.

Our Expert Coaches

Meet the experienced coaches behind Mumbai Chess Centre’s structured chess training. Our coaching team combines knowledge, practical tournament experience and a passion for developing players at every stage of their chess journey.

Shaping the Next Generation of Chess Players

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Mr. Durga Nagesh Guttula

Co-Founder of SMCA Chess School, Mr. Guttula is dedicated to building a structured and professional learning environment that nurtures young chess talent and creates opportunities for the next generation of players.

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black blue and yellow textile
Kanaka Chandra Guttula

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

Nagendra Sir

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

Mahesh Sir

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

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a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
Vicky Sir

Beloved by his students for his encouraging approach, Mr. Vicky helps children look beyond a loss, focusing on learning from every game and identifying how they can improve with confidence

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black blue and yellow textile
Santosh Sir

Mr. Santosh brings energy and enjoyment into every session, while thoughtfully understanding each child’s attention span and learning style to keep them engaged, focused, and excited about chess.

Aditya Sir

Known for his gentle and patient approach, Mr. Aditya connects naturally with young players and ensures that every concept is understood clearly, making learning chess an enjoyable experience.

Tarun Sir

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

✱ The MCC Advantage

Why Learn With Our Coaches

Experienced Mentorship

Personal Attention

Tournament Prep

Structured Progression

Focused preparation, game analysis, and opening preparation to help students compete with full confidence.

Direct guidance from titled coaches with international tournament achievements and decades of proven pedagogical expertise.

Tailored training programs engineered around each player's distinct strengths, weaknesses, and unique learning pace.

A clear, measurable pathway from foundational tactical skills to advanced FIDE master competition routines.