Author: Abhijit Hatkar

Abhijit Hatkar is the Founder, CEO and Managing Director of Upstep Academy. With 18+ years of experience in chess education and leadership, he is passionate about transforming the way children learn chess through structured coaching, innovative teaching methodologies, and technology-driven learning. He regularly writes about chess improvement, cognitive development in children, online chess education, strategic thinking, and the future of chess learning. Certifications: FIDE Instructor (FI), FIDE Arbiter (FA), FIDE International Rated player with peak rating of 2053. Master of Computer Applications