Annu Bajpai
Founder & Chief Mentor
As the cornerstone of Guru Chess Academy, Annu Bajpai has dedicated her career to redefining how the "Mind Game" is taught to the next generation. Her approach blends competitive rigor with a deep understanding of student psychology.
Under her mentorship, the academy has evolved from a local hub into an International School of Chess, impacting over 2,000 students globally by bridging the gap between basic piece movement and Grandmaster-level strategy.
Pedagogy
Proprietary logic-based syllabus.
Excellence
Consistent State & National wins.
Integrity
FIDE Standard training ethics.
FIDE Instructor
Candidate Master
Deepak Katiyar
GM V. Karthik
Grandmaster Trained
2262
Peak ELO Rating
13+ Yrs
Coaching Exp.
25+ Yrs
Playing Exp.
With over 25 years of global tournament experience, Deepak Katiyar specializes in game-theoretic SWOT analysis. His pedagogy ensures that tactical blunders are eliminated through a deep understanding of logical piece coordination.
"The best way to improve is by analyzing your own games and ensuring the same set of mistakes are never repeated. My coaching is tailored for every phase—from Opening to Endgame."
Professional Affiliations
Hall of Students
Kiyana Parihar
Asian Youth Gold Medalist (U-8)
Ojas Joshi
Rajasthan State Champion (U-13)
Aanya Agarwal
Delhi State Women's Champion
Vimarsha C Arjun
SGFI Nationals Bronze
The Approach
Tailored
SWOT Analysis.
Deepak leverages recent tournament data to perform a quick SWOT analysis of every student. This results in a custom-tailored coaching roadmap focusing on your specific piece-movement psychology.
Professional
Standards.
We only onboard coaches who have a documented history of competitive success and pedagogical excellence.
Get Evaluated
By A Master.
Book a 1-on-1 session to determine your current ELO level and get a custom learning roadmap.