about me

FIDE Instructor Dhanesh Shrikhande started his coaching career in 1991. He has been an active player as the University Champion and State Junior Champion. In 1989, he was the Captain of Bombay University Team and in 2000, he was appointed as the official coach for Bombay University Chess Team. Since 1991, he has trained 3000+ students from different clubs, schools and colleges from different countries. Many of his students have crossed ELO 2200.
In December 2006, Dhanesh completed his first certification in a Seminar for Coaches recognized by The World Chess Federation (FIDE), organized by Singapore Chess Federation. He coached teams of students for ‘GACC 2001’ at Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi International Tournament 2005 and Asian Schools Chess Championships 2005 and 2006, held at Singapore.
From June 2010 to January 2013, Dhanesh conducted coaching in a chess club in UAE. He completed a course in Modern Technology for Chess Tournament in Dubai in 2011 and also completed his Second Certification as a Trainer in a FIDE Trainer Seminar organized by Abu Dhabi Sports Club, UAE in December 2012. His students have won numerous prizes in local, State, National and International tournaments in California, Arizona, Texas, New York, Virginia, Florida, London, Gibraltar, Stockholm, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hong Hong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Perth, Sydney and Auckland.

Testimonials

Chris Doten
(Tokyo)

Dhanesh is my Chess Coach and he is a good coach. He is dedicated to helping his students improve and get good results. I really enjoyed studying Chess with Dhanesh and I recommend that you study with Dhanesh.

Viviktesh Agwan
(New York)

I have been coached by Dhanesh Shrikhande for well over 8 years. Apart from being a great chess coach – who provided me with great all round game development – He was also a friend and guide. He gets a 10/10 from me as a chess coach.

Milan Sandhu
(Greater Philadelphia Area)

Dhanesh is an extremely knowledgeable chess coach and is able to impart that knowledge effectively to his students. He is flexible when needed, and provides an invaluable service to people all over the world.

Regina Fong
(Singapore)

Aaron enjoys his sessions with coach Dhanesh very much and his game has improved tremendously in a year. We have signed up for Aaron’s younger brother as well.

Joseph Panat
(New York)

I am very pleased with my son’s progress which is a direct result of Mr Shrikhande’s coaching. Every week my son looks forward to his chess class.

Abhay Pendse
(San Jose, California)

My son Atharva is taking chess lessons from Dhanesh for last couple of months. Online coaching has really improved Atharva’s game and rating.

William Wu Cheng Yuan
(Singapore)

Coach Dhanesh was very helpful in achieving progress in all areas of game. I managed to win prizes in local tournaments and enjoy the game.

Johnny Hess
(Woodstock, MD)

Chess Trainer is able to teach chess on a level that kids understand and can hold their attention. Jeremy’s play improves with each lesson.

Judge Jones
(Houston, Texas)

Online coaching has helped me a lot. It is a sort of fun and my coach Dhanesh is always full of ideas. I don’t think I would want anyone else to be my chess coach.

Bharat Karia
(Greater New York City Area)

I knew Dhanesh as a chess player. I remember him as a very studious and methodical player. I learned a lot from him. Great guy and very easy to get along with. When I heard that he was now a chess coach and had coached several teams with great success, I was not surprised. I heartily recommend Dhanesh.

Rick Redella
(President, American Business Systems Inc)

Dhanesh is a great teacher/coach. My chess game has improved significantly due to his instruction.

Martin Cohen
(Santa Monica - California)

Dhanesh is a dedicated chess teacher who is certain to improve your game. He has students all over the world.

Lakshmi Balachandran
(Navi Mumbai, India)

Dhanesh Shrikhande is a brilliant chess coach. His online classes are well packaged for the initiate as well as the expert chess player. His students continue their winning spree at many National & International events. I have personally heard his students of more than a decade, swear by his expertise in chess. I would recommend the affable Shrikhande Sir, any day as a Chess Coach.

Akshay Prabhu
(Mumbai)

I learnt playing professional chess from Dhanesh Sir and participated and won numerous chess tournaments under his able guidance. Dhanesh Sir’s extreme passion for teaching and sharing his in-depth knowledge of the game helped me immensely in learning little nuances of chess in quick time and perform at the professional level.

Shreepad Parkhe
(Mumbai)

I have known Dhanesh for years as a chess player and chess coach. His commitment can only be described as exemplary. He’s a highly talented player and an equally competent & acclaimed coach.I have witnessed his students winning national & international tournaments consistently. Besides being a professional I have known him as a considerate and affable person. I would surely recommend his coaching for scaling greater heights in Chess.

Ramana Narapaneni
(Louisville, KY)

Online coaching is working well. Dhanesh can gauge students fast and is flexible with the schedule.