Founder

Meet AFM Abhishek Thomre

Innovative Chess World is in the forefront of chess coaching worldwide since 2010. Mr. Abhishek Thomre — an AFM, international FIDE rated player, ECU School Chess Teacher–certified instructor, and passionate coach — founded ICW to share innovative, systematic training for every level of competitor.

The program spans India, USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, and beyond with online delivery, regular chess activities, and community events that keep students engaged year-round.

Training Method · Online Around the World

  • Online delivery with adaptive study plans, sparring partners, and annotated PGNs.
  • Individual lessons or focused groups capped at four learners.
  • Guidance informed by 1134 students mentored under Viswanathan Anand’s Mind Champions Academy (1 year 11 months).
  • Mindset coaching led personally by an AFM-titled, ECU-certified instructor.

Key Highlights as a Trainer

  • 16 students obtained official FIDE ratings.
  • 2 students achieved the ACM title.
  • 500+ trophies and medals earned across school to international-rated events.
  • 1,700+ students trained since 2010.
ECU Certified Program led by AFM Abhishek Thomre, ECU School Chess Teacher–certified.

Programs

Choose the Learning Track That Fits

Elite 1:1 Mentorship

Deeply personalized training blocks for rated players chasing national and international podiums.

  • Opening repertoire design
  • Live sparring + post-game diagnostics
  • Physical & psychological prep routines

Micro Group Labs

Small cohorts (max 4) for rising players who thrive on collaborative drills and shared analysis.

  • Thematic middlegame workshops
  • Weekly tactical sprints & puzzles
  • Performance dashboards

Global Online Camps

Weekend intensives for international students covering strategy, endgames, and tournament readiness.

  • Flexible time zones
  • Expert guest lectures
  • Action plans & follow-up resources

Why Chess

Benefits of Learning Chess with ICW

Our online curriculum keeps the classic advantages of chess alive while making them accessible worldwide.

  • Concentration and self-control through structured study plans.
  • Logic, creativity, and IQ boosts powered by tactical drills.
  • Problem-solving and mathematical thinking anchored in real games.
  • Improved patience and memory thanks to annotated analysis routines.
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Key benefits reinforced in every ICW session.

Trainer Highlights

Coaching Achievements

  • 16 students obtained official FIDE ratings.
  • 2 students awarded the ACM (Arena Candidate Master) title.
  • 500+ trophies and medals across international, national, and scholastic arenas.
  • Mentored 1134 players under Viswanathan Anand’s Mind Champions Academy for almost two years.

Player Highlights

Competitive Track Record

  • Gold medalist · World Amateur Championship 2015 (U1600) · Halkidiki, Greece.
  • Joint 4th · World U1700 category · 2016 season.
  • Consistent performer in World, Asian, Commonwealth, and National championships.
  • FIDE Title: AFM · Current rating 1687.

Contact

Ready to Make Your Move?

We're available 24 hours for learners across different time zones. Reach out via Facebook Messenger or plan a visit to our academy.

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Address

Chulna Road, Manikpur, Vasai Road West
Vasai Road, Maharashtra 401202, India

Hours

Open 24 hours · Monday to Sunday

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