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The Elite Path to Achieve Your IM/GM Title

Stop Wasting Time—Start Training with World-Class GMs.

If you’re serious about transforming from a strong player into a true contender, GAP is your elite path to accelerated mastery.
This isn’t just another chess course—it’s a system built to produce titled players.

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Key Advantages

GM-Led Training from Peak 2600+ 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

Gold-Winning Coach of the Indian National Team

GM Sahaj Grover

Former World U-10 Champion | IM by Age 13

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: Interactive Online Sessions + Recorded Access

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.

From GM Puranik’s rise to international glory to multiple national-level champions—this program’s philosophy and structure are battle-tested at the highest levels.

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Is This Program Right for You?

Qualification Assessment Required
(Only eligible players will be shortlisted.)

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

Eligibility Checklist:

If you meet these standards—you’re 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.