01Module
Beginner Chess
For students taking their very first steps into the game — the board, the pieces, the shape of a move.
Est. Kodambakkam, Chennai
The quiet craft
of chess.
A small chess school in Chennai built around patient coaching, structured fundamentals, and the slow accumulation of understanding — from a student's very first move to rated tournament play.
◆Ages 4 – 17◆English · Tamil◆Open all 7 days◆Online coaching worldwide◆Rated tournament pathway◆Patient, fundamentals-first coaching◆Tamil Nadu tournament exposure◆Since move one
Philosophy
Fundamentals,
before flourish.
At Sathurangam, learning begins with mastering the fundamentals before progressing to advanced concepts. Instead of memorising opening moves, students first develop tactical awareness and positional understanding.
Every lesson is reinforced through practical games followed by guided analysis — helping students see clearly both their strengths and the places where they can still grow. Patience, conceptual clarity, and steady progress are valued over rushing through the syllabus.
- Piece coordination and movement
- Basic checkmate patterns
- Elementary endgames
- Tactical thinking
- Introductory opening principles
Courses
A curriculum built slowly,
learned deeply.
Six focused modules that carry a student from their first moves to confident, tournament-ready play.
02Module
Piece Coordination
Develop the confidence to use every piece together, harmonised toward a single plan.
03Module
Basic Checkmate Patterns
Master the essential mating techniques and the winning combinations that follow from them.
04Module
Elementary Endgames
Learn the fundamental endgame positions every serious chess player is expected to know.
05Module
Introductory Openings
Understand opening principles and sound development, in place of rote memorisation of lines.
06Module
Competitive Training
Practice games with analysis, Puzzle Fest events, and the pathway into rated Tamil Nadu tournaments.
Chess Class Schedule
Choose your slot,
settle at the board.
Eleven recurring slots across the week — weekend mornings to weekday evenings — so every learner finds a rhythm that fits.
Weekend batches
Saturdays & Sundays01
Sat · 2.50 pmSun · 9.50 am
02
Sat · 4.00 pmSun · 11.00 am
03
Sat · 5.10 pmSun · 12.10 pm
04
Sat · 6.20 pmSun · 4.10 pm
05
Sat · 7.30 pmSun · 3.00 pm
Weekday batches
Mon / Wed & Tue / Thu06
Mon · 5.10 pmWed · 5.10 pm
07
Mon · 6.15 pmWed · 6.15 pm
08
Mon · 7.20 pmWed · 7.20 pm
09
Tue · 4.00 pmThu · 4.00 pm
10
Tue · 5.10 pmThu · 5.10 pm
11
Tue · 6.20 pmThu · 6.20 pm
Each slot runs twice weekly · One-time enrolment includes an international chess set + workbook
Our Branches
Three homes,
one board.
Alongside our Kodambakkam main centre, Sathurangam now teaches at two more addresses across the city.
01◇ Anna Nagar West Extension
Little Millennium
W-524, 7th Street, F Block, C-Sector
Anna Nagar West Extension
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — 600101
Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 5.00 – 6.00 pm
- 6.00 – 7.00 pm
- 7.10 – 8.10 pm
Weekends
- Sat 4.00 pm · Sun 9.00 am
- Sat 5.00 pm · Sun 10.00 am
- Sat 6.00 pm · Sun 11.00 am
- Sat 7.10 pm · Sun 12.10 pm
02◇ K. K. Nagar
Kinder Cloud
No. 638, Ramasamy Salai
K. K. Nagar
Chennai — 600078
Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 5.00 – 6.00 pm
- 6.00 – 7.00 pm
Weekends
- Sat 4.00 pm · Sun 10.00 am
- Sat 5.00 pm · Sun 11.00 am
- Sat 6.00 pm · Sun 12.00 noon
Tie-Up Branches
Chess, closer
to home.
Beyond our Kodambakkam home, Sathurangam runs chess programmes at partner schools and centres across Chennai.
01◇ Choolaimedu
Rainbow Little Stars Preschool
- Slot 1
- Mon & Wed · 5.40 – 6.40 pm
- Slot 2
- Thu & Fri · 5.10 – 6.10 pm
02◇ Aminjikarai
Dew Drops Journey Play School
- Slot 1
- Mon & Wed · 6.45 – 7.45 pm
03◇ West Mambalam
Tree School International
- Slot 1
- Mon & Wed · 4.30 – 5.30 pm
04◇ T. Nagar
Little Angels Play School
- Slot 1
- Mon & Wed · 6.00 – 7.00 pm
05◇ Kodambakkam
Kalasishya Activity Center
- Slot 1
- Mon & Wed · 4.30 – 5.30 pm
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Fig. 03International reach
Online & International
The same board,
from anywhere.
Beyond our Chennai centres, Sathurangam coaches students across India and internationally, online — the identical fundamentals-first curriculum, taught live in one-to-one and small-group sessions, at hours arranged to suit families across cities and time zones.
- Live sessions
- Real-time teaching and post-game analysis — never pre-recorded.
- Across time zones
- Scheduling built around students beyond Chennai and India.
- The same syllabus
- The exact curriculum and standards taught at our centres.
- One-to-one or group
- Private coaching or small online groups, to suit each learner.
Other Activities
Learn · Play
Improve · Succeed.
Under one roof, a broader curriculum of enrichment classes — building skills, boosting confidence, one move at a time.
Drawing Class
- Slot 1
- Sat · 1.50 pm · Sun · 8.50 am
- Slot 2
- Sat · 2.50 pm · Sun · 9.50 am
Rubik's Cube
- Sundays
- 5.10 – 6.10 pm
Hindi Tuition
Includes level exams
- Tue & Thu
- 7.15 – 8.45 pm
Phonics Class
- Sat & Sun
- 5.00 – 6.00 pm
Abacus & Vedic Maths
- Sat & Sun
- 6.00 – 7.00 pm
Regular Tuition
Grade 1 – 5 · CBSE & Matric
- Mon – Fri
- 4.30 – 6.30 pm
Fig. 02The king — patience
Why Sathurangam
Small classes.
Steady progress.
Real understanding.
- Fundamentals first
- A structured curriculum that never skips the ground it stands on.
- Individual attention
- Every learner is coached as an individual, at their own tempo.
- Games & reviews
- Regular practice games, followed by careful post-game analysis.
- Tournament exposure
- A clear pathway into Tamil Nadu state and rated tournaments.
- Patient coaching
- Encouraging, unhurried, and rooted in conceptual clarity.
- Suits all levels
- From absolute beginners to improving tournament players.
What parents notice
Noticeable improvement, patient teaching, and a positive, motivating room where children grow into confident players.
— The Sathurangam community
The Learning Environment
More than
a game.
Chess is a tool for concentration, logical thinking, discipline and decision making. Through structured coaching and consistent practice, students build skills that carry into competitive play — and quietly, into everyday life.
Where should you start?
01 / 03
How does the student know the board today?
Visit
Come sit
at the board.
The academy is open every day of the week across three Chennai centres. Drop by during class hours, or reach out to arrange a trial session for a young learner.
Main Centre
New No. 26, Old No. 11/1
Bharatheeshwarar Colony, 5th Street
Kodambakkam, Chennai — 600024
Bharatheeshwarar Colony, 5th Street
Kodambakkam, Chennai — 600024
Landmark
Near Ponmani Maligai Kalyana Mandapam
Phone
Directions
Operating Days
Monday — Sunday · All 7 days
Class Timings
Weekdays · 4.00 – 8.30 PM
Weekends · from 9.50 AM
Weekends · from 9.50 AM
Age Group
4 – 17 years
Languages
English · Tamil