Vivek Ramanathan

Vivek is a FIDE-certified Arena International Master and a Tamil Nadu Chess Association-certified coach with over eight years of professional instructing experience. He has delivered structured, high-caliber chess education to students ranging from 5 to 55 years old — from beginners to competitive intermediate players.

Demonstrating a highly adaptable instructional approach, Vivek conducts both personalized 1-1 sessions and collaborative group classes across both in-person and online environments. He has successfully trained and mentored students across multiple international time zones, seamlessly tailoring his scheduling and curriculum to accommodate a diverse, global base of aspiring players.

🔸 Certified coach with 8+ years of teaching experience

🔸 FIDE Arena International Master

🔸 Active Player (Chess.com, Lichess, FIDE)

🔸 Vast experience with online, in-person, 1-1 and group classes