Krutika Pustake
Mumbai/Online
About :
I’m Krutika Pustake, a passionate FIDE-rated chess player and Arena FIDE Master with a Lichess Rapid rating of 2100+. I have gained valuable coaching experience at Fischer Chess Ac…
I’m Krutika Pustake, a passionate FIDE-rated chess player and Arena FIDE Master with a Lichess Rapid rating of 2100+. I have gained valuable coaching experience at Fischer Chess Academy, The School of Chess Masters, and through private and online sessions. I specialize in teaching chess openings, tactics, and endgame strategies to help students improve their skills and confidence on the board.
As a Senior National Arbiter, I combine my competitive chess experience with personalized coaching methods tailored to each learner’s needs. My focus is on building a strong foundation in chess fundamentals while nurturing critical thinking and strategic gameplay.
I hold a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) degree and enjoy blending analytical skills with my passion for chess and teaching. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your competitive play, I am committed to helping you achieve your chess goals.
Krutika Pustake
Mumbai/Online
I’m Krutika Pustake, a passionate FIDE-rated chess player and Arena FIDE Master with a Lichess Rapid rating of 2100+. I have gained valuable coaching experience at Fischer Chess Ac...
I’m Krutika Pustake, a passionate FIDE-rated chess player and Arena FIDE Master with a Lichess Rapid rating of 2100+. I have gained valuable coaching experience at Fischer Chess Academy, The School of Chess Masters, and through private and online sessions. I specialize in teaching chess openings, tactics, and endgame strategies to help students improve their skills and confidence on the board.
As a Senior National Arbiter, I combine my competitive chess experience with personalized coaching methods tailored to each learner’s needs. My focus is on building a strong foundation in chess fundamentals while nurturing critical thinking and strategic gameplay.
I hold a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) degree and enjoy blending analytical skills with my passion for chess and teaching. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your competitive play, I am committed to helping you achieve your chess goals.
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Courses by Krutika Pustake
Online and Offline
3 Month
English, Hindi, Marathi
Chembur, Mumbai, Khardev Nagar
On Call
Week Days / Weekends
Weekly Curriculum
Week 1: Getting Started with Chess
Class 1: History of Chess, Chessboard setup (Ranks, Files & Square Names)
Class 2: Introduction to Pieces (Names, Points, Setup) & Rook Movement with Pawn Hunt
Week 2: Learning Piece Movements
Class 3: Bishop, Pawn & King Movement with Pawn Hunt
Class 4: Pawn Race & Queen Movement with Pawn Hunt
Week 3: Introducing the Knight
Class 5: Knight Movement with Pawn Hunt (Gameplay using all pieces)
Class 6: Worksheet on Piece Movements
Week 4: Understanding Checkmate Concepts
Class 7: Check, Checkmate & Stalemate
Class 8: Worksheet on Check, Checkmate & Stalemate
Week 5: Defending Against Checks
Class 9: MBC Technique (Move, Block, Capture)
Class 10: Examples of MBC & Checkmate in 1 Move
Week 6: Learning Notations
Class 11: Algebraic Chess Notations
Class 12: Revision (Worksheets for Week 4–6)
Week 7: Special Moves
Class 13: Castling
Class 14: En Passant
Week 8: Checkmating Patterns
Class 15: Board Visualization
Class 16: Checkmate with Two Rooks
Week 9: More Checkmate Patterns
Class 17: Checkmate with One Queen
Class 18: Revision (Worksheets for Week 7–9)
Week 10: Quick Checkmates & Tournament
Class 19: Scholar’s Mate & Fool’s Mate
Class 20: Complete Revision (All Topics Till Week 10)
Week 11: Final Review & Assessment
Class 22: Supervised gameplay session with detailed analysis by the coach.
Class 23: Foundation Level Assessment & Doubt Clearing session.
Note: Each class will be 1 hour in duration. The overall number of sessions may vary based on the child’s age, learning ability, and grasp of concepts. I ensure that every child masters the foundation concepts before progressing to the next level.