CM Pawan Dodeja

Struggling to improve in chess despite playing a lot?
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You don’t need more games--
you need the right guidance!!


I’m CM Pawan Dodeja (FIDE 2239), a professional chess coach with:
✔️ 20+ years competitive experience
✔️ 15+ years coaching expertise
✔️ Students from India, USA, Sri Lanka & Australia
✔️ Experience training FIDE-rated & FIDE title players
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I help players:
♟️ Break through rating barriers with structured improvement
♟️ Calculation process and decision-making under pressure
♟️ Master opening preparation and endgame technique
♟️ Develop confidence and consistency in tournament play
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Online Chess Coaching
(Zoom/Skype/Meet)
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📧 pawandodeja@gmail.com
🌐 www.dpawnchessacademy.com
+91 9834245005 whatsapp dpCA
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👉 “Welcoming students of all levels .... who are eager to learn and improve.”
👉 “If you’d like to take your chess to the next level, feel free to get in touch.”

**Playing Experience & Achievements**

With over **20+ years of competitive chess experience**, I have consistently performed at **state, national, and international levels**, competing against strong players worldwide.

🌍 **International Exposure**

* Dubai Open (2017)
* Sharjah Open, UAE (2017)
* Colombo Open, Sri Lanka (2011)
* GACC World Inter-Varsity Championship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2003)

🇮🇳 **Major Indian Events**

* Regular participant in top tournaments like **Delhi Open** and **Mumbai Open**

🔥 **Career Highlights**

* Played against elite Grandmaster **Alireza Firouzja** (Dubai Open 2017)
🔗 [www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1870284](www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1870284)
* also played with INDIA no.1 player Arjun Erigausi in Delhi Open !
&
* Candidate selected Germany no 2 Mathies Blubaum
Here is the game analysis by GM Daniel King : www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJZknTEhEJY

🏆 **Key Achievements**

* Winner – **Maharashtra State Open Championship (2001)**
* Winner – **Below 2200 FIDE Rating Tournament, Karnataka (2012)**
* **3× Board Prize Winner** – All India Inter-University Chess Championship
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👉 *“Trained players. Faced Grandmasters. Now helping you improve faster.”*

**Coaching Experience**

With over **15+ years of professional chess coaching experience**, I have trained players across all levels—
from beginners to **FIDE-rated and FIDE titled players**.

I conduct sessions in **English, Hindi, Marathi and Sindhi**, ensuring a comfortable and effective learning environment.

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## **Training Philosophy**

At d’pawn Chess Academy, we follow a simple and powerful mantra:

**“Learn • Play • Analyze • Repeat”**

This approach helps students develop strong fundamentals, improve decision-making, and achieve consistent progress.

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## **Students & Training Background**

I have worked with several strong players, including FIDE title holders and FIDE rated players.

**Notable Students:**

* **GM Harshit Raja** (Pune)
* **FM Minul Doluweera** (Sri Lanka)
* **WIM Saloni Sapale** (Pune)
* **WFM Prachiti C.**
* **Soham Kamotra** – National Junior Champion (FIDE 2200+)
* **Avdhoot Lendhe** – FIDE 2200+ (Nashik)
* **Akhilesh Nagare** – Co-founder, chessarticles.com
* **Isara Dahanayake** (Sri Lanka)
* **Shlok Chandrani**, and many others

Additionally, I have trained:

* Numerous **FIDE-rated players**
* Students representing their states at **National School Championships**
* **University-level players**

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## **Approach to Coaching**

* Personalized attention to each student
* Regular game analysis with practical feedback
* Focus on calculation, positional understanding, and tournament performance
* Structured guidance for steady and long-term improvement

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**If you enjoy learning chess in a simple, structured, and effective way, feel free to message me.** ♟️

Chess Content & Contributions

Alongside coaching and competitive play, I actively contribute to the chess community through content creation and educational initiatives.

🎥 Content Creation

Creator at d’pawn Chess Academy !

Running a Hindi Chess YouTube Channel, focused on practical learning and improvement
Link: www.youtube.com/@HindiChessChannel

🌐 Collaborations !!

Worked with platforms like Hindi ChessBase India, contributing to chess content and awareness

✍️ Writing !!

Contributed articles to Shatranj Samrat, one of India’s well-known chess magazines!

**Training Focus Areas**

♟️ **Endgame Development**
Focused training to strengthen endgame technique and practical conversion skills.

♟️ **Opening Preparation**
Structured opening preparation, especially for tournament players, with a clear understanding of ideas and plans.

♟️ **Opening Files & Study Material**
Created **100+ structured opening files** to help students learn openings in a systematic and easy-to-understand manner.

♟️ **Training Games**
Regular training games with students followed by detailed analysis—an essential part of becoming a **strong and practical player**.

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*Building complete players through structured learning, practical play, and continuous improvement.* ♟️

Training Philosophy

At d’pawn Chess Academy, we follow a simple yet powerful approach:

“Learn • Play • Analyze • Repeat”

This cycle ensures continuous improvement and long-term growth in every student’s chess journey.

Personalized Coaching Approach

👉 I personally monitor the progress of each student!
👉 Regular review and analysis of games with constructive feedback!
👉 Consistent communication with parents regarding improvement and development@
👉 Active support during tournaments, staying in touch with students whenever possible

Let’s explore the depth of this beautiful mind game called Chess — together. ♟️
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