Meet Our Coaches
World-class coaches who combine elite chess achievement with a genuine passion for teaching kids
Founded and Led by Titled Players
Two grandmasters and a co-founding FIDE master set the standard every CKQ coach teaches to.
GM Magesh Panchanathan
Co-Founder · Grandmaster
Co-founded Chess Kings & Queens in 2012. Holds an MS in Computer Science from UT Dallas and achieved his GM title in 2005. Magesh believes great chess is built on great habits — he teaches students to develop structured, repeatable processes that hold up under pressure and compound over time.
- FIDE Grandmaster (2005)
- World Open Co-Champion (2005)
- Hastings Premier Champion (2021)
WFM Anuprita Patil
Co-Founder · Woman FIDE Master
Co-founded Chess Kings & Queens alongside GM Magesh. A dedicated educator known for her patience, clarity, and ability to connect with young learners. Her approach makes chess feel welcoming and exciting for students at every level.
- Woman FIDE Master (2013)
- USCF 2000+
- Chess Kings & Queens Co-Founder
GM Arunprasad Subramanian
Head Coach · Grandmaster
Joined Chess Kings & Queens in 2015 and leads the advanced program. Personally coached Abhimanyu Mishra — the World's Youngest Grandmaster in chess history — from his earliest moves to the historic title.
- FIDE Grandmaster (2008)
- USCF 2600+
- Coached World's Youngest GM
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Alumni Spotlight
Abhimanyu Mishra
World's Youngest Grandmaster — trained at CKQ under GM Arunprasad Subramanian