CircleChess, an innovative tech startup intersecting two very interesting fields of chess and technology is set to redefine the chess learning journey. Founded by chess enthusiasts, dedicated parents, and technology experts, CircleChess is on a mission to transform the chess ecosystem. With cutting-edge technology, it is envisioned to deliver a seamless and immersive experience for players, coaches, arbiters, and organizers. Imagine a world where AI-powered insights guide you while you analyze your games and where learning chess is as engaging as playing a video game. Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could focus on your preparation with ease and personalized instructions? Get ready to witness a revolution in how chess is learned and played!
CircleChess is all set to launch the world’s first revolutionary AI Chess Coach – Caissa
Traditional coaching methods, while effective often struggle to provide personalized feedback to players, especially during group classes. Some of the biggest challenges in chess improvement include the unavailability of an assessment framework to give detailed insights into a player’s strengths. Even if you train with coaches regularly, there is no platform to provide real-time analysis. Players often find it difficult to identify their mistakes and work on them to enhance their preparation. CircleChess recognized the need for a solution to enhance the coaching methodology and offer a personalized and effective learning experience for all. This led CircleChess to develop the World’s first AI Chess coach – Caissa. Integrating Advanced Technology, Caissa provides real-time analysis and feedback, addressing weaknesses and ensuring that every player benefits from personalized guidance.
CircleChess is set to revolutionize the coaching methodology and offer a personalized, effective learning experience for all. The Algorithms and coding are crafted to mirror the expertise and methodologies of global chess coaches. This ensures that the AI-driven features and guidance provided are replicating real-world coaching insights, delivering a learning experience that’s both effective and engaging.
With this, the chess community is going to experience a new era of personalized, scalable, effective, and impactful chess learning.
Here’s a closer look at how it looks:
Head on to Caissa to unlock a new level of personalized and effective learning.
By leveraging Artificial Intelligence, the platform enables players to learn from their own mistakes in an interactive and dynamic manner. It features a range of tools that provide personalized feedback and insights to help players analyze and understand their strengths and weaknesses. The platform’s primary focus is on providing tools and features that support and enhance the learning curve for chess enthusiasts of all levels.
They also have an event platform which is specifically made for organizers throughout the world to manage the entire life cycle of the tournament. You can discover the platform here.
The Vital Role of Renowned Chess Coaches in CircleChess
As a tech startup, with a focus on bringing partnerships between technology and chess with dedicated efforts to revolutionize the game to another level, CircleChess also recognizes the pivotal role of coaches. They are the ones who get the experience and strategies in player development which would help enhance the learning curve. This guidance is crucial for maintaining high standards in the advice and features of the platform, ensuring that CircleChess delivers a superior chess experience.
Grandmaster Vishnu Prasanna highlighted some points on how this fusion makes the game more dynamic and engaging for the players.
“This fusion not only enhances the learning experience but also makes the game more accessible and engaging for a wider audience. By developing state-of-the-art training products and tools, we can offer personalized and data-driven insights that help players understand their strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately leading to better performance and a deeper appreciation for the game.”
Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan shares insights on how CircleChess fills the gap in some of the most important aspects of the game.
“CircleChess has shown intent to fill gaps and improve things in one of the most important aspects of chess – chess teaching, learning, and essentially – chess improvement.”
CircleChess is proud to announce the addition of five esteemed coaches to their team, further strengthening their commitment to making a positive impact in the world of chess and contributing to the success of chess players around the globe.
Their expertise will be instrumental in the mission of CircleChess.
Meet their Coaches:
1. GM Vishnu Prasanna – Chief Chess Officer, CircleChess. Grandmaster Vishnu Prasanna is well-regarded for mentoring talented players, the former coach of one of the youngest grandmasters in the world and the youngest World Championship contender for this year(2024) – Gukesh D. Other prominent students trained under him include Leon Mendonca, Rathnavel, V.Varshini, K. Priyanka, and many others. He is also the founder of GM Vishnu ChessClub and heads Hatsun chess Academy. His expertise and dedication have profoundly impacted the chess community, and CircleChess is proud to have him at the helm of their team of coaches.
GM Vishnu Prasanna. Photo Source: Niranjan Navalgund/Chess.com
Grandmaster Vishnu talks about how he feels being a part of this team:
“Joining CircleChess was a thrilling opportunity for me, as it aligns perfectly with my passion for leveraging technology to advance the game of chess. Being part of this innovative team allows me to contribute to a mission that aims to revolutionize the chess experience for players of all levels. What excites me the most about being part of CircleChess is the potential to integrate cutting-edge technology with traditional chess training methods.”
He added that-
“Moreover, collaborating with a team of like-minded individuals who are equally passionate about chess and technology is incredibly inspiring. The synergy within CircleChess fosters a creative environment where innovative ideas can flourish, and where we can push the boundaries of what is possible in chess training and performance analysis. In my role, I envision contributing by bringing my extensive experience and insights into chess training, combined with the latest advancements in technology. By doing so, I hope to help shape the future of chess training, making it more effective, enjoyable, and accessible for everyone. This is an exciting journey, and I am eager to see the positive impact we can create together.”
2. GM Swapnil Dhopade – Chief Content Officer (COO), CircleChess. Grandmaster Swapnil is a distinguished chess coach and an author. He was the esteemed coach of the Indian Women’s Chess team in the Asian Nations Cup and World Team Chess Championship and has mentored Raunak Sadhwani. He is also the Founder & Head Coach at Chess Pathshala. In addition to his coaching achievements, GM Swapnil is an accomplished author, having written multiple chess books and courses for renowned publishers such as Chessable and Quality Chess. His expertise and dedication have made significant contributions to the chess community.
GM Swapnil Dhopade. Photo Source: Chess Pathshala
GM Swapnil shared his thoughts on joining CircleChess Team:
” I am thrilled to be a part of CircleChess – the most futuristic chess platforms. Looking forward to share my years of chess experience as a player and as a coach with the students of CircleChess.”
3. GM Akash Ganesan – VP of Chess and Content, CircleChess. Grandmaster Akash is a renowned chess Grandmaster and a prominent coach. As the founder of ChessGrad, Madras School of Chess, and Castle Red, he has established leading online platforms providing high-quality chess coaching. As a FIDE Trainer, he has coached the Indian Women’s B-Team at the Chess Olympiad 2022, and the Indian team at the Asian Juniors Chess Championship 2022, winning gold and silver medals. Akash is committed to furthering the growth of chess globally. He currently holds a national record in chess for being the Youngest National Chess Champion at the age of 16 years and 14 days.
GM Akash Ganesan. Photo Source: Niklesh Jain/ChessBase India
Grandmaster Akash highlights about how CircleChess has been a game-changer for him:
“Prior to joining CircleChess, GM Vishnu and I were deeply involved in a project aimed at building a training platform that allows players to conduct self-assessments and receive personalized training plans. However, we faced numerous technical challenges that hindered our progress. Joining CircleChess has been a game-changer. The platform’s robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology have provided us with the freedom to think creatively and overcome the obstacles we previously encountered. This collaborative environment has enabled us to launch the world’s first AI Coach Platform, aptly named Caissa.”
He further added that-
“As part of the CircleChess team, we have ambitious goals and are committed to making significant advancements in the chess world. I am confident that, in just a few years, the entire chess community will witness the transformative impact of our work. Being a part of this pioneering team excites me immensely, and I look forward to contributing to the mission of enhancing the chess experience for players everywhere.”
4. GM FST(FIDE Senior Trainer) RB Ramesh – Advisor,CircleChess. Grandmaster RB Ramesh is a highly respected figure in the chess world with a distinguished career both as a player and a coach. He is the founder of Chess Gurukul, a leading chess academy in Chennai. He was the coach of the Indian chess team for 12 years, a role in which he significantly contributed to the team’s development and success. He has coached several elite players, including Grandmasters such as Chess Prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa, Karthikeyan Murali, Aravind Chithambaram, and Daniel Naroditsky. R Vaishali and Bharath Subramaniyam are also some of the other prominent players trained under him. As an advisor to CircleChess, he will be highly contributive due to his extensive experience and deep understanding of chess.
GM RB Ramesh. Photo Source: Amruta Mokal/ChessBase India
”CircleChess has embarked on an ambitious journey to integrate AI and chess in a holistic manner. And they have been largely successful as it is and making steady progress each day. Glad to be a part of this team.” – Grandmaster RB Ramesh.
5. GM FST(Fide Senior Trainer) Srinath Narayanan – Advisor, CircleChess. Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan is a prominent chess player and coach. He is a former coach of prodigies like GM Nihal Sarin, GM Arjun Erigaisi, and IM Divya Deshmukh. He was the coach of the Indian Junior team that won the silver medal at the 2018 World Youth Chess Olympiad. He has also authored some of the popular courses on Chessable. He is also the youngest FST in the world, with only Hou Yifan achieving it at the same age. His diverse roles and achievements highlight his multidimensional contributions to chess, both as a coach and a leader, and elevating the heights of the mission of CircleChess.
GM Srinath Narayanan. Photo Source: Shahid Ahmed/ChessBase India
”I am excited to be a part of the journey with CircleChess. Although chess has witnessed a boom in recent years, there are several areas and gaps where there is generous room for improvement. In the past few months, where I have spent several hours with the CircleChess team, I have been pretty impressed with their their intent and their ability to implement feedback. Gradually I have started to believe that this platform can make a real difference in helping aspiring chess players improve and play better.” – Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan.
He also added-
“I genuinely, and firmly believe that chess is good for the society. I look forward to working with CircleChess, and being a part of this wonderful journey which will not only introduce chess to more people, but also be able to assist them in their chess improvement journey more efficiently.”
The force behind CircleChess
At the heart of every great initiative and innovation is a dedicated team working hard to drive it forward. Each of them bring unique skill set in fulfilling the mission.
The team behind the innovative tech startup. Photo Source: CircleChess
Some insightful highlights from Gaurav Kumar, founder of CircleChess.
“Onboarding an expert chess coach was a game-changer in building one of the best AI-based chess learning tech platforms. The coach’s deep understanding of chess strategies, tactics, and the overall needs and wants of chess players provided invaluable insights that shaped the platform’s development. Their expertise multiplied with our technology and business knowledge ensured that the AI could offer accurate assessments and training recommendations, closely mirroring the experience of learning from the best human coach. This collaboration allowed us to integrate advanced features like very detailed and pinpointed assessments, an advanced calculation and intuition trainer, a humanized AI bot (not just stockfish engine-driven bots), and personalized training recommendations. These innovations have created a robust and intuitive platform that helps players of all levels improve their game effectively.”
CircleChess’s WhatsApp Assistant offers a range of features designed to enhance your chess experience, including:
- Tournament Discovery: Easily find upcoming tournaments and events.
- Find a Coach: Connect with the right coach to suit your needs.
- Pairing Notifications: Receive pairings of each and every round
- Finding a Practice Partner: Match with other players for practice sessions.
With over 30,000 OTB users and growing, their WhatsApp Assistant is a gateway to a more connected and streamlined chess journey and experience and have helped 400+ tournaments to successfully conduct their events.
