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SOUTH MUMBAI CHESS ACADEMY (SMCA)
ABOUT
Our mission is to nurture holistic development in the youth by enriching their growth and meeting future demands in the ever-changing world.
ABOUT
Our core values are to be the best at what we do, impart quality learning and skills with sincerity, actively engage and communicate with all our stakeholders and respect the well-being of our customers.
Our objectives
We follow a systematic approach when a child begins to learn chess. The first step involves assessing a child's understanding of the game. In accordance with his/her grasp, the child is placed in the basic, intermediate or advanced category. A structured syllabus is adhered to for all the level.
Every child has great potential and we ensure that their true potential is exploited by our panel of esteemed coaches. A child at the right age can grasp any game and chess fits the bill perfectly as their minds are still in the growth stage.
In today's day and age, life skills are a vital part of life. Taking calculated and informed decisions will impact our lives hugely and hence chess trains children for this vital aspect of life.
Our vision is to be the leading chess center and the preferred choice to develop young and healthy minds for a better tomorrow. Thus, leading to an embodiment of lifelong learning.
Message from our Co-founders
Message from our Co-founders
Our mission to make India the birthplace of chess, and the birthplace of champions. Young children are nurtured and enriched holistically so that they can excel at all the future demands. Suhaani Lohia, our junior-most player, at the tender age of 5 is one of the youngest international rated players in the making.
We have vast experience in lending exposure to students for the past 21 years. We provide training and participating opportunities across various league tournaments like inter-school, Commonwealth games and the World Youth.
In order to compete with international players, we have enviable visiting faculties like Alexander G, the Ukrainian Grandmaster and Alon Greenfeld, Israeli Grandmaster to guide and train our talented students.
We have a strong coaching panel which consist of IM's and GM's, with the addition of Alexander G, our priced visiting faculty.
Due to our vast network of presence in schools, colleges, gymkhanas, social clubs, group classes and private centers, children prefer familiar and comfortable environments to learn the game. In addition, we also have the provision of online coaching which extends to countries like US, Singapore, UAE among others.
From-
Mr. Balaji Guttula and Mr. Durga Nagesh Guttula
Felicitation by former Chief Minister of Maharashtra
SMCA’s CEO and Director, Mr. Durga Nagesh Guttula and his student Kush Bhagat being felicitated by former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis at Sahyadri guest house, Malabar Hill, Mumbai.
With the 5 time World Champion and Chess Legend
SMCA Co-founders & Directors, Mr. Durga Nagesh Guttula and Mr. Balaji Guttula with 5 times World Champion and chess legend Vishwanathan Anand.
Why Chess?
Chess is a game with many choices and an unpredictable outcome determined by one's moves. Similarly, in life, the choices we make and decisions we take in various situations determine the course of our lives. Chess aids in improving the ability to make the best decisions.
Why Chess?
Various studies and extensive research have proved that chess as a sport develops tactical ability and logical reasoning. Additionally, chess players are better mathematicians. As far as ability goes, it is a good measure for intelligence. When it comes to learning the game of chess, there is no clear loser as this is a sport that improves the ability of a player in various aspects. It develops essential life skills such as patience, reasoning, calculation and leaves no room for impulsive decisions as every decision is weighed before one makes a choice.
Lack of traditional techniques in imparting knowledge of chess has given way to schematic and logical methods of training to stimulate young minds. There are a few people who doubt the potential of children and their infinite ability to stimulate their mental energies at a young age. However, chess has proven to benefit the minds of both the young and old.
Benefits of Chess
- Proven to foster intellectual development
- Proven parallels to the development of life skills like decision making and logical reasoning
- Improves the ability to analyze multiple options and evaluate them before deciding
- Nurturing competitive spirit and memory retention techniques
- Exercises both sides of brain
- Increases problem-solving skills
- Sharpens focus of the player
- Players are proven to be better at Math
Benefits of Chess
Quality coaching at SMCA
SMCA
SMCA encourages children at all levels to develop their understanding of the game, especially focusing on the initial stages and helping them become better players over a period of time. A qualified panel of coaches at SMCA strive hard to enhance their skills and stimulate young minds to think logically and take calculated decisions.
SMCA focuses on the process that leads to the outcome of becoming a good player. Our coaches understand the intensity of the game and make the process of teaching extremely interactive. Children are encouraged to speak up and engage in a healthy discussion with coaches to better understand their thoughts and plans as initiative and drive is essential for a child's growth in this game.