CircleChess

CircleChess is an online chess education platform built around a curriculum designed by GM Vishnu Prasanna, the long-time coach of World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. The platform brings together some of India's strongest chess minds, including GM RB Ramesh, GM Swapnil Dhopade, GM Akash Ganesan, and GM Srinath Narayanan, to deliver structured, live coaching sessions for players at every level.

One of CircleChess's flagship programs is the Caissa School of Chess, which offers a holistic learning environment with beginner through advanced tracks. The platform also runs a tech-driven "Play and Learn" interactive classroom designed specifically for young learners, combining game-based experiences with structured chess instruction.

CircleChess is also behind the National School Chess League (NSCL) 2026, powered by Gukesh Dommaraju. Billed as India's largest free chess initiative for schools, the NSCL aims to bring competitive chess into classrooms nationwide, giving students access to organized tournament play and coaching resources at no cost.

Based in India, CircleChess positions itself at the intersection of chess education and technology, working to build what it calls the world's first AI Chess Coach alongside its roster of grandmaster-led programs. The platform is available on the web and through its Android app on Google Play.