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Chess Academy · Est. 2009

Master every move.

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Train with structured chess coaching designed to improve strategy, confidence, tournament performance, and lifelong critical thinking.

Sowmith Reddy
Sowmith ReddyChess Master
Head Coach · 7+ Years Training & Mentoring Chess Players
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The White King's Discipline
64 squares · infinite possibilities
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The Black King's Resolve
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Sowmith Reddy receiving Certificate of Achievement and trophy at Rapid Tournament
Sowmith Reddy
Led By Sowmith Reddy
Chess Master · 7+ Yrs Coaching
About 64Degree

64 squares. Infinite possibilities.

At 64Degree, under the guidance of Chess Master Sowmith Reddy (with 7+ years of experience training chess players), chess isn't just a game — it is a discipline that sharpens decision-making, patience, focus, and strategic vision.

6 Knight of Foresight
The knight leaps over obstacles, representing creative agility and tactical vision.
4 Gold Pencil of Study
Structured pedagogy, recorded notation, opening files, and lifelong academic growth.
  • Openings
  • Middlegame Planning
  • Tactical Vision
  • Positional Understanding
  • Endgame Mastery
  • Tournament Preparation
Head Coach & Founder

Meet Sowmith Reddy

Chess Master · 7+ Years of Dedicated Player Mentorship & Coaching

Sowmith Reddy - Chess Master & Head Coach
Chess Master
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Sowmith Reddy
Founder & Lead Chess Master, 64Degree
• 7+ Years Active Coaching• Tournament Champion
Personal Coaching Philosophy

Transforming Chess Enthusiasts into Strategic Champions

With over 7+ years of dedicated coaching experience, Sowmith Reddy has trained hundreds of chess players, guiding them from foundational tactics to high-stakes FIDE tournament victories.

His holistic coaching methodology combines classical opening preparation with modern engine calculation, psychological clock management, and in-depth post-game analysis.

Tactical Acuity

Pattern recognition, deep calculation, and blunder prevention protocols.

Tailored Repertoire

Customized opening trees tailored specifically to each player's tactical style.

Tournament Mastery

Preparation for FIDE rated events, time control, and mental toughness.

Community Mentorship

Active leader at Chennai Grand Masters, Pawn's Gambit Chess Club & college teams.

“Chess is not merely about moving pieces on 64 squares — it is about training the mind to anticipate, analyze, and execute with quiet confidence under pressure.”

— Sowmith Reddy, Head Coach7+ Years Teaching Chess
Master Portfolio & Real Highlights

Sowmith Reddy in Action

Real moments from grandmaster events, award ceremonies, club leadership, and student mentorship.

Rapid Tournament Championship
Tournament Award
Rapid Chess Championship

Rapid Tournament Championship

Sowmith Reddy receiving the Certificate of Achievement and trophy after winning top honors in a competitive Rapid Chess Tournament.

Chennai Grand Masters Event
Grandmaster Event
Chennai Grand Masters

Chennai Grand Masters Event

Sowmith Reddy attending and representing at the prestigious Chennai Grand Masters tournament with Quantbox.

Pawn's Gambit Leadership & Honor
Club Honor & Leadership
Pawn's Gambit Hyderabad Chess Club

Pawn's Gambit Leadership & Honor

Sowmith Reddy awarded the medal of honor for leading, training, and building the Pawn's Gambit chess community.

Mentorship & Team Trophies
Student Team Success
Rehab Sci Chess Tournament

Mentorship & Team Trophies

Student chess players coached and mentored by Sowmith Reddy celebrating multiple tournament trophy victories.

Community Chess Workshops
Community & Workshops
IKEA Picnic & Pawn's Gambit

Community Chess Workshops

Leading large-scale open chess workshops, community tournaments, and mentoring passionate chess enthusiasts of all ages.

Learning Journey

From first move to first title

A structured progression designed by seasoned coaches — each stage builds on the last.

01

Beginner

Rules, board vision, first checkmates.

02

Intermediate

Tactics, opening principles, planning.

03

Advanced

Positional play and calculation depth.

04

Competitive

Rated games, prep, discipline.

05

Tournament Prep

Opening files, endgame drills, psychology.

Programs

Choose your path

Curated tracks for every ambition — from first move to master norms.

Beginner 12 weeks

Beginner Foundation

  • Board & piece mastery
  • Opening principles
  • Basic checkmates
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Intermediate 16 weeks

Intermediate Mastery

  • Tactical patterns
  • Middlegame planning
  • Game analysis
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Advanced 24 weeks

Advanced Tournament Prep

  • Opening repertoire
  • Endgame theory
  • Rated practice
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Ages 5–12 Ongoing

Kids Chess

  • Fun-first curriculum
  • Focus & patience
  • Small batches
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All levels Flexible

Adult Chess

  • Evening sessions
  • Concept-first teaching
  • Analysis workshops
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Custom 1-on-1

Personal Coaching

  • Personal roadmap
  • Weekly homework
  • Direct mentor access
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All levels Weekly

Online Batch

  • Live Zoom classes
  • Interactive board
  • Recorded sessions
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All levels Weekly

Offline Batch

  • In-person coaching
  • Peer play
  • Local tournaments
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Why 64Degree

Built for serious players

Structured Curriculum

Level-by-level progression, nothing skipped.

FIDE Inspired Training

Concepts drawn from world-class methodology.

Personal Mentorship

Coaches who know your game, not just your rating.

Game Analysis

Every serious game reviewed with you.

Weekly Assignments

Deliberate practice between classes.

Live Practice Sessions

Play, pause, and learn in real time.

Performance Reports

Clear insight into strengths & gaps.

Tournament Guidance

From your first Swiss to national events.

Flexible Online Learning

World-class coaching from anywhere.

Methodology

A proven six-step rhythm

1

Learn

Concepts taught with clarity.

2

Practice

Structured drills & puzzles.

3

Analyze

Deep review of every game.

4

Improve

Targeted fixes each week.

5

Compete

Rated events with mentor support.

6

Win

Results built on discipline.

Student Success

Words from our board

Coach Sowmith Reddy helped me increase my rating by 300+ points. He doesn't just teach tactics — he teaches how to remain calm and think under pressure.
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Ananya R.
Under-14 State Champion
The discipline our son developed under Sowmith Reddy's mentorship in 7+ years of coaching experience is remarkable. Focus, patience, and confidence.
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Rahul M.
Parent of Student
I started at 32 with zero tournament background. Under Coach Sowmith's personalized opening repertoire, I'm now competing in rated tournaments.
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Priya S.
Adult Learner
Sowmith Reddy's post-game analysis and calculation training completely transformed my tournament games. Best master coach!
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Vikram T.
National Junior Player
FAQ

Questions, answered

None. Our Beginner Foundation track starts from the very basics — you'll learn the rules, board vision, and first checkmates in your first weeks.

We offer both online (live Zoom with interactive board) and offline batches. All online sessions are recorded so you never miss a lesson.

Kids can start from age 5. Adults regularly join at any age — we have students who began at 40 and now play rated tournaments.

Yes. Our Advanced and Personal Coaching tracks include opening preparation, endgame drills, tournament psychology, and post-game analysis.

Group batches are capped at 8 students to preserve personal attention. Personal Coaching is strictly 1-on-1.

Absolutely — we offer a free demo class. Fill out the form below and we'll set it up on WhatsApp.

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