About Us

Many years in the making, Chola Chess is the realisation of a dream for many. We are committed to creating a platform to identify young chess talent in India in formative stages. We want to develop these youngsters into formidable chess players, through a rigorous and comprehensive programme that combines world-class coaching, mental strength & fitness training, along with communication and nutrition guidance. Chola Chess is committed to helping India’s future Grandmasters grow in skill, strategy and spirit. Our vision goes beyond chess; we want to build champions for life - highly disciplined with a strength of character.

The Team

Chola Chess is an initiative of Chola Foundation - the CSR arm of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance. It is the result of a collaboration with the brightest trainers through Chess Gurukul and the online chess coaching platform ProChess Training.