About Upstep Academy
Shaping young minds through chess
A global leader in online chess training since 2020, known for a personalised, innovative approach to teaching: loved by students and trusted by parents.
How we teach
High quality online chess classes and results
Structured Chess Curriculum
A scientifically designed chess training curriculum developed through years of expertise for steady learning and success, in six levels from Beginner to Master & Pro Master.
Certified by GM Viswanathan Anand
Earn a level completion certificate signed & inspired by the 5-time World Chess Champion.
Live classes with a coach
Every class is live and online with an Upstep coach, who tracks each student’s strengths and areas to improve along a personalised learning journey.
A path to competition
Competitive players rated 1400–1800 can join the Grandmaster Accelerator Program, a year of live, GM-led training.
Where we are
Students in 17 countries
India · USA · Australia · Singapore · Qatar · Canada · UAE · New Zealand · Oman · Germany · Netherlands · Switzerland · UK · Sweden · Saudi Arabia · Malaysia · Hong Kong
- India
Mumbai office
505, Town Center 2, Andheri–Kurla Rd, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai 400059
- USA
New York office
136 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
See it for yourself in a free demo class
20 minutes with an Upstep coach: a live class, an assessment of your child’s chess level, and a personalised roadmap, followed by a free counselling session.