Akash Ganesan

Akash Ganesan is India's 66th Chess Grandmaster and a distinguished chess coach with over 20 years of experience in competitive play and education. As the founder of the Madras School of Chess and Castle Red, they have cultivated a robust online and offline chess community with over 500 students across 11 countries. Currently, they serve as the VP of Chess & Content at CircleChess, where they lead the development of an AI-driven personalized chess coaching platform. Notably, Akash has represented India in various international competitions, earning accolades such as the Commonwealth Junior Gold Medal and breaking the national record for the youngest national senior champion. Their passion for chess and dedication to youth training continues to significantly impact the game's growth in India and beyond.