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

Every cohort runs online with flexible timings, measurable goals, and parent-ready updates.

Elite 1:1 Mentorship

Designed for 0–2000 Elo

Deeply personalized blocks for beginners through titled aspirants, guided personally by AFM Abhishek Thomre.

  • Comprehensive opening, middlegame, endgame, tactics, and calculation plans tailored to each player.
  • Live sparring (coach-supervised training games) with instant diagnostics after every session.
  • Physical, psychological, and tournament logistics routines crafted for national/international travel.
Discuss 1:1 coaching →

Micro Group Labs

Max 4 students

Small cohorts for 0–2000 rated learners (kept at max four seats) who thrive on collaborative drills, accountability, and friendly rivalries.

  • Coach-led thematic lessons on openings, middlegame strategy, endgame conversions, and positional play.
  • Weekly tactical sprints, puzzle circuits, and shared analysis boards to build confidence.
  • Monthly parent updates (plus on-request check-ins) summarizing goals, homework, and next milestones.
Join a micro group →

Global Online Camps

Weekend intensives

Flexible bootcamps for India, USA, Canada, UK, and 13+ countries that dive deep into openings, middlegame plans, endgame technique, and tournament readiness.

  • Mirrored cohorts across time zones so every region can join live.
  • Coach-led group sparring blocks, game analysis, and tactical storm sessions.
  • Action plans and study resources shared with parents after each camp.
Reserve a camp seat →

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.
Infographic illustrating concentration, logic, creativity, IQ, and other chess benefits
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.

Trainer Track Record

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. Founded on 1 Jan 2010 in Vasai Road, we have delivered online lessons worldwide ever since.

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Address

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

Established here on 1 January 2010.

Hours

Open 24 hours · Monday to Sunday

Global Reach

Founded in Vasai Road (est. 2010) and now coaching families across the Americas, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East—fully online year-round.

Home Base

Vasai Road, Mumbai Metropolitan Region · 100% online even while traveling for tournaments.

Americas & Europe

USA, Canada, UK, continental Europe, Ukraine, Spain, Luxembourg, Russia.

APAC & Middle East

Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE/Dubai.

15+Years online
1,700+Students worldwide
16FIDE-rated mentees

Lessons delivered 100% online with region-friendly timings.