Nishanth is an experienced chess coach with over 12 years of experience in chess training and player development. During his playing career, he won numerous district- and state-level chess tournaments, gaining valuable competitive experience.

He has trained students across different skill levels, helping them improve their chess fundamentals, calculation, tactical awareness, and strategic understanding.

His students have achieved FIDE ratings between 1500 and 1700, with several securing victories in the Chengalpattu District-Level Chess Championship and selection tournaments.

As Co-Founder of Crownz N Brainz Chess Academy, Nishanth is passionate about nurturing young chess talent through structured coaching, personalized guidance, and tournament preparation. His goal is to help students build confidence, develop independent thinking, and achieve their full potential.

Manikandan is an experienced chess coach with over 12 years of experience in chess training and player development. He has coached students at reputed institutions, including SAN Academy and St. John's Matriculation School, and previously worked at Rapid Chess Academy from 2014 to 2016.

A competitive chess player himself, he won a ₹1 lakh cash prize at the Ekagra Chess Tournament in December 2025. His students have also achieved notable success, including a player crossing the 2000 FIDE rating mark and students securing first place in the Chengalpattu District-Level Selection Chess Tournament.

His coaching focuses on calculation, tactics, strategic thinking, and tournament preparation, helping students build confidence and achieve their full potential.