In a world with shrinking attention spans and a plethora of distractions, the world of chess continues to spin—timeless, strategic, and deeply rewarding. And at Velammal, it’s more than just a game; it’s a discipline, a mindset, and a stepping stone to global recognition. It is much needed in an age where reels are fast-forwarded and distractions are aplenty.
Chess trains the mind unlike any other and builds better reasoning, strategic & foresight than most sports out there.
Frontiers in Psychology (2016), a reputed academic journal, published research that found that children who received chess instruction showed improved planning, problem-solving, and working memory. Students who attended chess classes showed better math and reading skills. Research in Venezuela showed increased IQ levels among students who had chess instruction compared to those who didn’t.
Though it’s a game without much physical movement, the benefits it offers to anyone practising it are endless. As mentioned earlier, Chess is one of the very few sports that could be called a game-changer for humans, as it increases attention span, improves focus, boosts memory, enhances problem-solving skills, sharpens analytical skills, fosters resilience, and, most importantly, teaches patience.
Incredible chess players in Chennai are a symbol of the genius minds that are prevalent in the city and, of course, the country. Among the many educational institutions and training centres for Chess, one particular school has stood apart. Yes, we are talking about Velammal. The place where prodigies thrive.
Velammal isn’t just producing good players—it’s shaping champions. Year after year, students from the Velammal group of institutions have represented India in national and international chess arenas, bringing home trophies, titles, and prestige.
Chess geniuses Praggnanandha & Gukesh are two names that now resonate in every home and every other news channel all over the world. R. Vaishali and B. Savitha Sri are a few more proud students of Velammal who have made it big in the world of chess. These super-talented chess prodigies continue to break records of other grandmasters as well as of themselves, making everyone go in awe.
Velammal’s integrated chess “7 to 17” program offers structured training and helps its students attend chess tournaments.
From under-7 prodigies to international masters in the making, Velammal’s chess program has been a launchpad for talent across age groups. The school’s commitment to nurturing players with top-tier coaching, in-house tournaments, and exposure to global platforms ensures that no potential goes unnoticed. At a time when every child is expected to juggle academics, extracurriculars, and personality development, chess checks all the right boxes, and Velammal gives more reason to pursue it.
Our honourable Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, gave access to his social media handles to chess prodigy Ms. Vaishali and a few other young women achievers as a matter of recognition and appreciation for the kind of pride & recognition they have brought to India on the world stage at such a tender age.
Velammal also takes it up a notch by being the best cheerleader in their corner. The institution has encouraged them with cash rewards worth lakhs and gifted a Mercedes-Benz to Gukesh to acknowledge his extraordinary achievements. As a token of appreciation and motivation, Velammal has waived off the fees of every talent that has been making it big in other fields. From taking them to chess tournaments all over the world to providing them with the best, well-qualified coach, Velammal is continuing to do the best for its students.
Whether your child dreams of becoming the next Viswanathan Anand or simply wants to gain an edge in cognitive skills, Velammal’s approach to chess caters to both the dreamer and the doer. With dedicated mentors, structured training, and continuous support, the path to grandmaster is not just possible, it’s actively paved.