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Key Advantages

GM - Led Training from
Grandmasters

Competitive Psychology for High - Pressure Matches

Structured Path to Accelerated Growth and Title Preparation

The Coaches:
Train with Grandmasters and Titled Players

Behind every champion stands a mentor who’s been there.

Meet the elite minds driving GAP:

GM Farrukh Amonatov

Peak FIDE Rating 2650 | Renowned Global Trainer

GM Swayams Mishra

Coach of World Olympiad Gold winning Indian National team

GM Sahaj Grover

Former World U - 10 Champion | IM by Age 13

IM Rakesh Kulkarni

Chess.com India Director

Each brings years of international competitive experience and proven methods that turn strong players into title earners.

From Player to Contender:
What Sets This Program Apart?

Your transformation starts here.

This is not casual learning — it’s a battle – tested accelerator designed for rated players hungry for breakthrough results.

See the Game Like a Master: Learn why moves work, not just what to play.
Spot the Patterns Others Miss: Decode GM - level motifs and compress years of experience into months.
Train for Real Competition: Build resilience under pressure with sports - psychology - backed methods.
Sharpen Strategic Intuition: Predict positions and outcomes like a titled player.
Accelerate Toward Your IM/GM Goals: Achieve consistent rating jumps through precision mentorship.

The Curriculum: Structure and High - Impact Sessions

A 3-Month Intensive Designed for Real Growth

Frequency: 2 days/week

Every session is engineered for measurable progress.

GM LIVE Masterclass Sessions: Learn directly from elite Grandmasters.
Dynamic Booster Sessions: Focused tactical and strategic deep dives.
Recorded GM Bonus Vault: Access previous masterclasses on demand.
Quarterly Psychology Session: Mental conditioning for tournament excellence.
Quarterly Parent-Teacher Meeting: Transparent progress reports and next – step planning.
Total Duration: 3 Months
Format: Live Online Sessions (Webinar)

Proven Success:
Results That Speak for Themselves

Our coaches have mentored players who’ve represented India at Olympiads, earned Grandmaster titles, and achieved international medals.

I'm very impressed with UPSTEP'S chess program! My 6yr old daughter has been a part of it for almost a year now, and it's been an incredible journey.

The recent introduction of the GAP program has been a game changer – she's thoroughly enjoying the sessions and can't wait for them every week. What's even more interesting is the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the game, like GM's Rakesh Kulkarni, Swayams Mishra, Sahaj Grover, and Farruh Amonatov.

The recently launched GAP is fantastic! The sessions are led by GM/IM and cover a wide range of practical and insightful topics.

What makes it even more special is that young chess players can directly ask GMs and IMs questions at the end of each session, such a valuable opportunity! My son really enjoys the GAP sessions and has already started applying the practical skills he learned and they work!

My child began his chess journey at Upstep Academy as a beginner and has since developed into an advanced-level player. The recent GAP program excited my kid to see the Grandmaster and patiently listened to the tips. Thank you so much for organizing these sessions; they are motivating him.

I highly recommend Upstep Academy to anyone seeking to introduce their children to chess.

Upstep Academy has been a game-changer for my son! They recently introduced GAP program for master-level students which my son loves as he is learning from grandmasters. I would like to thank our RM Anil Mishra as well, he has been very communicative and always responds to my queries within minutes.

Thank you Upstep Academy for bringing such a program for the students. Keep it up.

The recent GAP has really shown its magic. My 9yr old is progressing great. And they didn't enroll him in beginners coaching. They did an assessment and enrolled him at Intermediate level. The assessments are transparent. Now my kid has progressed to Masters level and I can really see the difference.

Great job Upstep!

Best in every way… super satisfied with course n coaching. Shubham Sir is the best coach my son can have 👍 Harsh Sir is great support and GAP session by GM's is an amazing initiative by the academy. It has improved overall performance of my son.

GAP program is an interesting initiative where students learn from international masters and grandmasters and look at games, puzzles with different perspective. Overall construct is very engaging and helps learn approaches from a different lens. My son is enjoying the engagements and looking forward to every next session.

Is This Program Right for You?

Qualification Required
(Only eligible players will be considered.)

To ensure every participant trains at the right competitive level, applicants must meet minimum rating criteria:

Eligibility Checklist:

If you meet any ONE of these criterias — you are ready for GAP!

Secure Your Spot Before It’s Gone

Elite training demands exclusivity. Once the current batch fills, admissions close immediately.

Don’t miss your chance to train with world-class Grandmasters and accelerate your journey toward the IM/GM title.