IM Nikhil Dixit

IM Nikhil Dixit is an International Master, chess coach, and content creator from Pune, India. He earned his IM title in 2025 after collecting six IM norms between 2018 and 2024, and has competed in tournaments across 30+ countries over a 16-year playing career. His FIDE rating sits around 2400.

Nikhil runs a team of coaches and personally works with 15-17 students at any given time, primarily targeting ambitious young players aged 8-15 who are chasing titles and championship medals. His students have come from India, the USA, Qatar, UAE, China, Norway, and Canada. His proudest coaching achievement: two of his students won silver medals at continental championships (Asian and African). Over five years, he has trained more than 75 students, with rating gains ranging from 150 to 850 points.

Beyond one-on-one coaching, Nikhil creates chess courses (including "1.e4: Complete Repertoire" and "Play Modern Pirc Against 1.e4"), writes chess blogs, and shares content on X and YouTube. He also helps chess academies and coaches grow their online presence through organic marketing and SEO strategy. He speaks English, Hindi, and Marathi, and charges $40/hour for coaching sessions.