Chessbrainz, a chess academy in India, has onboarded GM Srinath Narayanan as its brand ambassador.
GM Srinath Narayanan is an Olympiad Gold Medal-winning coach, who has mentored the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, and more.
Srinath has built platforms that elevate Indian chess, whose mentorship will now enhance Chessbrainz’s curriculum, enrich coach development, and provide students with direct access to elite training. As part of a year-long partnership, Chessbrainz will also gain access to Srinath’s name, image, and credibility, integrating his expertise into its training programs.
GM Srinath Narayanan, said, “Chess education is evolving, and platforms like Chessbrainz are making structured learning accessible to more players. I’m excited to be part of this journey, mentoring young talent and working with trainers to create an environment where players can grow. MGD1 has once again played a key role in bringing the right people together, and I look forward to what we can achieve through this partnership.”
Pratik Vaidya, Founder, Chessbrainz said, “Having Srinath onboard adds a new dimension to what we offer. His experience as both a player and a coach gives our students a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best. We also would like to thank MGD1 for facilitating this partnership and we are confident that this will take our online chess coaching to the next level.”
MGD1, which secured Arjun Erigaisi’s first sponsorship, fostered this partnership, reinforcing its mission to connect top talent with organisations that elevate chess.
MGD1’s Sreekar Channapragada, said, “Our goal at MGD1 is to bridge the gap between top chess talent and platforms that can help grow the game. Pairing Srinath with Chessbrainz felt like the right move, it provides students with insights from an experienced player and trainer, strengthens the platform, and contributes to the overall chess ecosystem.”
Chessbrainz, with its 150+ expert instructors, is a leading global online chess academy, providing round-the-clock training, structured assignments, and weekly tournaments. Operating with a team of FIDE-rated trainers, the platform will use Srinath’s expertise to enhance its global coaching framework, refine player development strategies, and bring elite-level insights to students worldwide.
