The Upstep Academy
Grandmaster Accelerator Program
Train with the legends who shaped modern chess, one move at a time.
Meet yourPanelists
- GM Farrukh Amonatov
- GM Swayams Mishra
- GM Viswanathan AnandFive-time World Champion
- GM Sahaj Grover
- IM Rakesh Kulkarni
See how
Grandmasters teach
One complete
master-level program
Upstep’s premium program for serious competitors. Elite GM training, advanced concepts, mindset coaching and parent check-ins, all in one structured year. Tap a module to explore it.
216 hours a year144 of them complimentary
GM Live Masterclass
Learn directly from Grandmasters in live sessions. Complex ideas, taught the simplest way. Includes 4 masterclasses with GM Viswanathan Anand.
72hours a year, live
Where could you be
in 12 months?
Projected rating
15501800+
That’s the 250+ point target GAP is built around, from 1550 to 1800 or beyond.
*Based on the K40 factor. Results vary with age, starting rating, discipline and tournament performance.
See your week,
in your time
- MonNo class
- TueNo class
- Wed
Booster7 pm – 8:30 pm
- ThuNo class
- FriNo class
- Sat
GM Live4 pm – 5:30 pm
- SunNo class
Each session runs 90 minutes. Times follow your time zone, daylight saving included.
Fees &
eligibility
12 months · limited seats
Program value ₹1,05,600
₹25,000for 12 months
About ₹2,083 a month
Eligibility check
Do you qualify?
Enter your rating
GAP is for FIDE 1400–1800, Chess.com rapid 1000+ or Lichess rapid 1200+.
Every champion has a gap.
We help fill it.
Train like a Grandmaster. Think like one too.